Historical information

This glass milk bottle held one pint of milk and was filled in an assembly line at a milk factory. It would have had a paper top. Milk in the mid 20th century was delivered daily to households in glass bottles and left at the front door or door step. The commercial production of milk and other milk products in Victoria dates back to the 19th century with the Western District still having an important dairying industry. Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory, situated at Allansford, commenced operations in 1888 and still operates today. There are other milk-related factories in the Warrnambool area at Dennington and Koroit.

Significance

This bottle is of interest as an example of the type of milk bottles used in the 20th century before the advent of plastic and cardboard cartons.

Physical description

This is a clear glass bottle with four rounded sides, a short neck and a round opening at the top.

Inscriptions & markings

One Pint