2007.24.49 - orange; 2007.24.50 - yellow; 2007.24.51 - brown.

Milk Bottle Lids

Date1925-1970

MediumWaxed paper, printed paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 2 1/4 x 2 1/4in. (5.7 x 5.7cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman

Object number2007.24.49-.51

DescriptionThree circular milk-bottle caps from Auerfarm in Bloomfield, Connecticut; all are made from a circular piece of waxed paper crimped around the edges to form a seal on bottles and printed in the center with individual labels. (.49) is orange for whole milk; (.50) is yellow for heavy cream; and (51) is brown for chocolate milk.

Collections

G. Fox & Co.

NotesHistorical Note: Auer Farm was located in Bloomfield, Connecticut on over 220 acres which was in part donated to the 4-H in 1977 by the family of Beatrice Fox Auerbach, owner of G. Fox & Co, who created the farm as a premier dairy, poultry and apple farm in the mid 20th Century.

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