{"product_id":"1948-clover-blossom-cottage-cheese-glass-jar","title":"Vintage Clover Blossom Cottage Cheese Glass Jar | 1948 Duraglas","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming piece of mid-century dairy history, this clear glass cottage cheese container features embossed clover blossoms, leafy stems, and bold lettering that recalls the days of returnable glass packaging. Made in 1948 by \u003cstrong\u003eOwens-Illinois\u003c\/strong\u003e, the jar combines practical food-storage design with decorative details that make it especially appealing to collectors of vintage dairy advertising and kitchen glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front is embossed \u003cstrong\u003e“COTTAGE CHEESE,”\u003c\/strong\u003e while the reverse reads “\u003cstrong\u003eCLOVER BLOSSOM CREAMED COTTAGE CHEESE.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate clover flowers and leaves encircle the upper shoulders, adding a distinctive decorative touch to an otherwise utilitarian container. The heel markings “WASH AND RETURN” and “12 OZ NET” reflect its original use as a returnable dairy package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base carries the Owens-Illinois diamond–oval–I trademark, plant and date codes 9 and 48, the script Duraglas mark, and “CIN O.” These markings identify the jar as a 1948 product of the Streator, Illinois, glass factory. A wonderful display piece for a farmhouse kitchen, dairy collection, or vintage advertising shelf.\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage Clover Blossom creamed cottage cheese glass dairy container.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Embossing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “COTTAGE CHEESE,” with “WASH AND RETURN” embossed along the front heel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Embossing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “CLOVER BLOSSOM CREAMED COTTAGE CHEESE,” with “12 OZ NET” along the reverse heel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Embossed clover blossoms, flowers, and leaves encircle the upper shoulders on both front and back.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Owens-Illinois Glass Company, identified by the diamond–oval–I trademark on the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate \u0026amp; Factory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manufactured in 1948. Plant code 9 identifies the Streator, Illinois, factory; date code 48 indicates the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass \u0026amp; Base Marks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear Duraglas glass, with script “Duraglas,” “CIN O,” and additional embossed production markings on the base. Duraglas was Owens-Illinois’s strengthened container-glass trademark.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\u003eReturnable glass dairy containers are tangible reminders of a time when milk, cream, and cottage cheese were sold in reusable packaging. This example is especially appealing because its embossed clover-blossom decoration and product lettering remain permanently part of the glass rather than relying on a paper label. The dated Owens-Illinois base also provides a clear connection to American glass manufacturing in the postwar era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition with age-related surface wear and evidence of use. 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 5 ⅜\" tall by 3\" 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay this jar alongside vintage milk bottles, creamers, butter crocks, or other dairy containers to create an authentic mid-century farmhouse vignette. The clear glass and delicate clover embossing catch the light, while the bold cottage cheese lettering adds graphic interest. Its compact size makes it easy to incorporate into an open kitchen shelf, pantry display, or collection of historic food packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Owens-Illinois Glass Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43757271613507,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/BlossomCottageCheese0.jpg?v=1788798870","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/1948-clover-blossom-cottage-cheese-glass-jar","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}