On paper stock - not gummed. Showing barely any signs of age, wear and handling. No major issues to note. Eye-catching typefaces / fonts. Colors are vibrant. Overall, in good to very good condition. Will display well in your collection. You will receive the exact piece shown in the photos. It measures approx. 3" x 4"

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Butte Lager Beer — Butte Brewing Corporation, Butte, Montana — Vintage Beer Bottle Label, c. 1940s–1950s An attractive mid-20th-century beer advertising label for Butte Lager Beer, produced by the Butte Brewing Corporation of Butte, Montana. The rectangular paper label features a bold red oval containing the distinctive white Gothic-style “Butte” trademark, outlined in black and surrounded by a decorative gold-colored border and horizontal gold striping. The label incorporates several advertising slogans, including “Enjoyed for 4 Generations” across the top and “Consistently Good” beneath the words “Lager Beer.” The sides identify the Butte Brewing Corporation and specify an 11-fluid-ounce container, along with the statement “Contains Not More Than 4% Alcohol by Weight.” The reverse is entirely blank and ungummed, suggesting an unused bottle label intended for application with separately supplied adhesive. The printing remains bright and well defined, particularly the contrasting red, white, black, and gold-colored design. Company history The Butte Brewing Corporation was associated with the long-established brewing industry of Butte, Montana, a city that developed into one of America's most important copper-mining centers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Butte's rapidly expanding population, including large communities of Irish, German, and other European immigrants, created a substantial market for locally produced beer. Brewing became an important supporting industry for the city's mining economy, supplying saloons, restaurants, hotels, and retail establishments. The brewing business associated with the Butte name traced its heritage to the city's early brewing operations of the 1870s. The “Enjoyed for 4 Generations” slogan reflects the company's emphasis on longevity and its established place in Montana's brewing tradition. Like other American breweries, Butte's brewing industry was affected by National Prohibition, which lasted from 1920 until 1933. Following repeal, regional breweries faced growing competition from larger national producers, making recognizable trademarks and established local reputations increasingly important. Dating and historical significance The label's typography, graphic design, alcohol-content statement, and identification of the Butte Brewing Corporation suggest an approximate 1940s–1950s date, possibly extending into the early 1960s. The alcohol declaration is particularly interesting. Montana's beer regulations historically distinguished beverages according to their alcoholic strength, and the statement “Not More Than 4% Alcohol by Weight” reflects the regulatory language used on beer packaging during the post-Prohibition period. The specified 11-fluid-ounce contents is also noteworthy, representing a bottle size somewhat smaller than the familiar 12-ounce American beer bottle. This detail may prove useful in more closely dating the label through surviving bottles or brewery packaging records. The slogan “Enjoyed for 4 Generations” provides an additional historical connection to the brewery's earlier heritage, emphasizing continuity between the city's 19th-century brewing industry and its mid-20th-century operations. The label exhibits strong original color, crisp printing, and an exceptionally clean appearance, with the reverse remaining unprinted and ungummed. An appealing example of Montana brewery advertising and vintage beer bottle-label design, particularly interesting for its association with Butte's historic mining community, its four-generation advertising slogan, and its unusual 11-ounce packaging designation.

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