A little bottle built for a smaller icebox, with the same cheerful orange pyroglaze as the rest of the Miller Dairy line.
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. Half-pint bottles like this one were typically favored by households with smaller iceboxes or no refrigeration at all, and also used for cream. The square base dates it to after the 1940s, and the off-center "scar" at the bottom suggests it was formed on a blown parison mold.
A charming little piece for a farmhouse kitchen or dairy advertising collection, and a sweet gift for anyone who loves small-town Americana.
Pair it with our Miller Dairy pint and half gallon bottles for a full set of vintage sizes.
Maker: Miller Dairy
Materials: Glass
Dimensions: 5.5" tall, approx. 2" square (base)
Origin: USA (Cambridge City, Indiana)
Era: 1950s–1960s
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.
