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Smyth's Trinity Farm Milk Bottle, 1984-2010

THF152045 / Smyth's Trinity Farm Milk Bottle, 1984-2010
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Artifact Overview

Smyth's Trinity Farm was established in Enfield, Connecticut, in 1912. The dairy prided itself on selling its milk and cream in glass bottles, and even offering home delivery, in the 21st century -- when both practices were largely extinct in the American dairy industry.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Milk bottle

Date Made

1984-2010

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2011.264.47

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lyn St. James.

Material

Glass (Material)

Color

Green

Dimensions

Height: 8.75 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 3 in

Inscriptions

Printed in green: TRINITY FARM / M. SMYTH & FAMILY / ENFIELD / CONNECTICUT / CONNECTICUT GROWN / PREMIUM MILK Stamped into bottle: 32 US OZ / 946 ML / STANPAC