Milk Bottle Collection

Traditional glass milk bottle in a vintage carrier, Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, UK

Milky Monkey
23rd March 1959: Congo, a chimpanzee at London Zoo, likes his milk and whenever possible upturns a bottle and drains it dry. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Cheese on wooden board with milk and eggs in background

Norman Whiting, aged 11, plays at being a real milkman on Saturdays and Sundays - and has done every year since he was eight. He does it for nothing of course, but gets quite a lot of fun

Grandfather. Creator: August Jernberg
Grandfather, unknown date

The Milky Way, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Milky Way, [193-]. From Milkman to Fight Champion - "The Milky Way" by Lynn Root & Harry Clork - Alcazar [Theatre]'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Waltham Cross shops HAB01_01_02_11
High Street, Waltham Cross, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. View from the north-east of 117-119 High Street, showing the shop fronts, with a removal lorry and a milk float on the road

Still life with milk
Galina Bunkova

La Fontaines Fables - Milkmaid and the milk pail
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Milk maid and the milk pail

La Fontaines Fables - Milk Maid and the Milkpail
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Milk Maid and the Milk Pail

Jersey Milk Bottle, c. 1936. Creator: Columbus Simpson
Jersey Milk Bottle, c. 1936

Omelet?
Margareth Perfoncio

Milk pram, 1933. Creator: Unknown
Milk pram, 1933. Pneumatic tyres on ball-bearing wheels, bumpers, and a hand-brake have been fitted to the latest type of milk " pram" - to the delight of sleepers

60 pints of milk, advertisment for the Barnsley Co-op, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1964. The photograph was originally commissioned by the Barnsley Co-op to promote their door to door milk delivery

Illustration of drinking straw in glass of milk next to bottle of milk

Cuba, Trinidad, Milkman on horseback delivers bottles of milk to house

Blue Tit (Cyanistes Caeruleus), bird feeding on cream from milk bottle

Milk sterilization
Antique illustration of a milk sterilization process

Illustration of three milk bottles turned upside down in glass jars used as barometers to forecast pressure

Children drinking milk at school. 1951

A group of children at the Chedworth, Gloucestershire, village school enjoy their apples prior to eating carrots and washing it down with milk. 7th June 1961

Free milk for children on holiday in Crayford, Kent. The boys are all supplied. 1939

Free milk for children on holiday in Crayford, Kent. 1939

Plastic bottle full of milk

Girl and lambs with toy pram in Petworth, Sussex. C1932 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N5606

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"Capturing the Nostalgia: A Traditional Glass Milk Bottle in a Vintage Carrier, Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, UK" Step back in time with this charming snapshot of a bygone era. In the picturesque countryside of Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, an iconic milk bottle takes center stage. Nestled snugly within a vintage carrier, it evokes memories of simpler times and cherished traditions. Meet Norman Whiting, aged 11 - a young boy who embraces his role as a real milkman on weekends. With unwavering dedication and enthusiasm, he carries on the legacy of delivering fresh dairy to doorsteps like generations before him. In another corner of the world lies Cuba's vibrant town of Trinidad. Here, an extraordinary sight unfolds as a milkman gracefully rides through cobblestone streets atop his trusty steed. Bottles clink gently against each other as they make their way to awaiting households – an enchanting blend of old-world charm and practicality. Drawing inspiration from La Fontaine's timeless fables comes "The Milkmaid and The Milk Pail. " This tale reminds us that even humble beginnings can lead to great dreams fulfilled. As we gaze upon cheese resting on a wooden board with eggs and milk nearby, we are reminded that every small step contributes to something greater. Traveling further back in time brings us face-to-face with history itself – behold the Jersey Milk Bottle from 1936. Crafted by Columbus Simpson with meticulous attention to detail, this artifact stands as testament to craftsmanship and innovation during its era. A still life composition captures our imagination next; it is more than just milk in focus but rather an invitation into moments frozen in time. Each droplet suspended mid-air tells its own story while inviting contemplation about life's fleeting nature. Unveiling yet another relic from yesteryears is the mysterious Milk Pram from 1933 whose creator remains unknown.