Universal Containers Inc. Sample Milk Carton

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Carton (Container)

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

71.1.1712

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of David M. Gwinn.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Metal

Color

Brown
Green

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Diameter: 3.5 in

Inscriptions

on front of carton: MILK / PASTEURIZED / AT / YOUR / DAIRY / UNIVERSAL CONTAINERS INC. / 17 JOHN STREET on side of carton: The Following Products Can Be / Sold in Universal Bottles and / Containers: / MILK / CREAM / BUTTERMILK / CHOCOLATE DRINKS / ORANGE DRINKS / TOMATO COCKTAIL / COTTAGE CHEESE / CREAM CHEESE / SOUR CREAM / PATENTS PENDING on side of carton: GRADE A / IN YOUR PERSONAL BOTTLE / A NEW BOTTLE EVERY TIME / NO WASHING / NO RETURNS WHEN EMPTY / NO DEPOSIT / NO DANGER FROM BREAKAGE / NO DANGER FROM CHIPPING / DESIGNED FOR USE WITH / STANDARD FILLING AND / CAPPING EQUIPMENT / MAXIMUM DEGREE OF / HEALTH PROTECTION / AT LESS COST / PATENTS PENDING on inside bottom rim: NEW YORK CITY
Universal Containers Inc. Sample Milk Carton