{"product_id":"1940s-eshbaughs-dairy-miamisburg-ohio-glass-jar","title":"Vintage Eshbaugh's Dairy Glass Jar | Miamisburg, Ohio | Circa 1940s","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming piece of Southwest Ohio dairy history, this vintage \u003cstrong\u003eEshbaugh's Dairy glass container\u003c\/strong\u003e features bold red script advertising and a distinctive ribbon design. The cylindrical jar preserves the look of a time when milk, cream, and other dairy products were delivered and sold in reusable glass containers.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEshbaugh's Dairy was a family-operated dairy business in Miamisburg, Ohio. Earlier advertising identified the business under their father’s name, H. A. Eshbaugh Ideal Dairy. When sons Melvin and Harold Eshbaugh took over the family business in 1940, the name was shortened to Eshbaugh's Dairy, which they operated through 1948.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red printing is best described as applied-color letter (ACL) technique, often called pyroglaze, rather than ordinary screen print. Embossed on the heel is L-52, which links the jar's manufacturer to Lamb Glass Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker \/ Dairy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eshbaugh's Dairy, Miamisburg, Ohio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvertising\u003c\/strong\u003e: Eshbaugh's in script, with “DAIRY” within a red ribbon and “MIAMISBURG, O.” below on both sides\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cylindrical body with wide mouth and thick rolled rim; red pyroglaze lettering\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeel markings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Embossed REGISTERED SEALED L-52 and CONTENTS 12 OZ. LIQUID\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase markings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Embossed 5 within a circle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegional dairy bottles offer a tangible connection to the businesses that once served individual towns and neighborhoods. This example is particularly appealing for its Miamisburg identification, double-sided red graphics, and less-common 12-ounce wide-mouth form. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith advertising on both sides and a substantial rolled rim, it makes an appealing addition to a vintage dairy collection, farmhouse kitchen, or Ohio advertising glass, or a collection of local Miami Valley memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good to excellent vintage condition. Please review photographs for details of the glass, rim, and base. No lid is included. Chips or cracks have not been independently confirmed. Measures approximately \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e5 ½” t\u003cspan\u003eall by 3 ⅛\" wide and original held 12 ounces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #dee6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eDisplay Appeal\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rich red script stands out against the clear glass, while the simple cylindrical silhouette gives the jar an authentic mid-century dairy-counter appearance. Display it on a kitchen shelf, in a farmhouse cupboard, or grouped with other vintage milk and cream bottles for a nostalgic arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eshbaugh Dairy | Lamb Glass Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43769658376259,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/EshbaughDairy1.jpg?v=1788803446","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/1940s-eshbaughs-dairy-miamisburg-ohio-glass-jar","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}