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
Creators
Place of Creation
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
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