Orange pyroglaze lettering announces "Symbol of Freshness" on this half-gallon milk bottle from small-town Indiana.
Miller Dairy was founded in 1926 by F. Lote Miller and his cousin in Cambridge City, Indiana, thriving from the mid-1950s until it closed around 1980 as big-box retailers took hold. This half-gallon bottle — the largest size used for home delivery — reads "Miller Milkhouse, Symbol of Freshness" on both sides in bold orange ACL, with a "Deposit Bottle" label on top; base markings date it to 1966.
A wonderful piece for a farmhouse kitchen or dairy advertising collection, and a nostalgic gift for anyone who remembers the milkman.
Pair it with our Miller Dairy half pint and pint bottles for a full set of vintage sizes.
Maker: Miller Dairy
Materials: Glass
Dimensions: 10.0" tall, approx. 4.5" wide x 4.0" deep
Origin: USA (Cambridge City, Indiana)
Era: 1966
Condition: Vintage, used, very good condition, unwashed to preserve the rustic patina; no chips, cracks, or scratches beyond expected wear. ACL label in surprisingly good condition. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Interesting Stats: The first home milk deliveries occurred in 1785 in rural Vermont. The first glass milk bottle was patented in 1874 in the United States. In the 1920s, advertisements began appearing on milk bottles, etched onto the glass using a sandblasting technique.
