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Glass milk bottle embossed 'Uncle Sam's Farm' by E.J. Perry, one quart size

Glass milk bottle embossed 'Uncle Sam's Farm' by E.J. Perry, one quart size

User avatarDawn Kane

Selling Price

$15

History

This one-quart glass milk bottle was produced for Uncle Sam's Farm, a dairy operation associated with E.J. Perry, likely operating during the mid-20th century. The bottle features embossed lettering and was manufactured using the Duraglass process, a technique developed in the 1940s to create stronger, more durable glass containers for the home milk delivery system that was common in American neighborhoods from the 1920s through the 1960s. The patriotic 'Uncle Sam's Farm' branding reflects the wartime and post-war era when American pride and nationalism were prominent themes in commercial branding. Vintage milk bottles like this Uncle Sam's Farm example are highly sought after by collectors of dairy memorabilia, advertising collectibles, and Americana enthusiasts. They represent a nostalgic era of American commerce and daily life when the milkman was a familiar neighborhood figure. Collectors particularly appreciate bottles with unique or patriotic names like 'Uncle Sam's Farm,' as they offer insight into regional dairy operations and the creative branding strategies of small American businesses. The Duraglass marking adds value as it represents an important technological advancement in glass manufacturing during the 1940s.

Origin

United States

Maker

E.J. Perry (Uncle Sam's Farm)

Time period

circa 1940–1950