Domestic object - Glass milk bottle

Historical information

Glass milk bottle from F.G. Smith's Dairy in Mason Street, Newport. F.G.Smith's was one of the main local dairy factories that produced bottled milk, and "tuberculin free" milk for children.

Physical description

Clear glass small milk bottle with embossed inscription.

Inscriptions & markings

"This bottle contains milk bottled for sale by F.G. Smith's Jersey Dairy Mason St. NEWPORT" / Bottle is the property of the above / It is loaned and cannot be legally used by others"
Embossed on the bottom of the bottle. "One Imperial Pint/ 55"

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