Hello. I found this aluminum container in a recycling bin.
It is about 8 inches tall and 5 inches wide at the bottom.
Someone told me its called a growler and was used to take home beer from a bar, but I don't know if that's accurate.
Thanks!
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1Are you sure it’s for alcohol? Looks like a milk container to me.– Eric SCommented Jan 15, 2021 at 15:08
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For instance ebay.com/itm/100-Yr-Old-Arden-SLC-Vintage-Milk-Can-Jug-Rare/…– Eric SCommented Jan 15, 2021 at 15:09
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Are you sure it's aluminum? It looks a little rusty just under the lid (but perhaps it's only dirt).– Ray ButterworthCommented Jan 16, 2021 at 4:49
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Definitely aluminum due to the low weight, but the main handle systems to be steel. Aluminum does tarnish, but it looks more whiteish.– WalterCommented Jan 16, 2021 at 10:22
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I suspect it is a vintage milk jug if you picture search on Google "vintage aluminum milk jug" you'll get a lot of similar hits. Every growler I've seen has been glass although I'm no expert.
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I think you hit the nail on the head, Eric. It does indeed look like a milk jug. Absoulutely no odor or residue in it though.– WalterCommented Jan 15, 2021 at 22:33
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Well, yours is a good looking one and I think they have some value on eBay.– Eric SCommented Jan 15, 2021 at 23:23
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Old milk cans were much larger though, up to 25 gallons. Newer cans were smaller, but still at least 5 or 10 gallons. See How to Date Old Milk Cans | LoveToKnow. Growlers are typically 64 fluid ounces, which is about the size of the pictured can. Commented Jan 16, 2021 at 1:31
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@RayButterworth I’m not an expert, but I think milk jugs come in various sizes. Never seen a growler look anything like what the OP pictured. Not in a Google image search either.– Eric SCommented Jan 16, 2021 at 2:06
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@RayButterworth Also, I doubt you’d design a growler with a wide lid since it would make containing the pressure much harder.– Eric SCommented Jan 17, 2021 at 21:43
Does anyone know what this vintage aluminum container was called and used for?
Personally, I believe it to be an old milk jug!
Having milked cows back in the days gone by, I am sure this is a milk jug.
This eBay site demonstrates where I am going.
answered Jan 18, 2021 at 3:41
