Glass one-quart milk bottle embossed 'Hood's One Quart' with 'Hood Store 1940' on bottom

This is a vintage glass milk bottle from Hood Dairy, one of New England's most iconic dairy companies founded in 1846 in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The embossed marking 'Hood Store 1940' on the base indicates this bottle was manufactured in 1940 specifically for Hood's retail store operations. Hood became one of the largest dairy producers in the northeastern United States, and their embossed glass bottles were a common sight on doorsteps throughout Massachusetts and neighboring states during the mid-20th century, part of the home milk delivery system that defined American dairy distribution. Hood milk bottles are particularly sought after by collectors of New England Americana, dairy memorabilia, and regional advertising collectibles. These bottles appeal to Massachusetts natives and New England history enthusiasts who remember the Hood brand's cultural significance in the region. The Hood name carries strong nostalgic value, and dated bottles like this 1940 example are especially prized by collectors who appreciate the precise historical documentation. They are valued for farmhouse décor and as tangible pieces of New England's commercial heritage.