For generations these little jars sat forgotten beneath the Texas soil, holding cold creams, ointments, medicines, and everyday necessities from another era. Recently recovered from a long-abandoned dump site, they now offer a glimpse into the daily lives of the people who once used them.

This mixed lot includes a variety of authentic vintage milk glass containers, including examples marked Mentholatum, Hazel Atlas, Dad's Root Beer, and additional marked and unmarked pieces. Shapes range from pharmaceutical and cosmetic jars to small ointment containers and advertising pieces.

Unlike polished antique-store examples, these are being offered with their history intact. Many still show traces of their time underground, adding character and authenticity that bottle diggers and collectors appreciate.

Included:

Mixed lot of approximately XX vintage milk glass containers

Mentholatum examples

Hazel Atlas marked pieces

Dad's Root Beer example

Additional marked and unmarked containers

Various sizes and shapes

Authentic bottle-digging recovery find

Condition: Sold as found. Expect typical signs of age, burial, use, residue, light staining, manufacturing imperfections, and wear consistent with vintage dug bottles. Please examine all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.

Perfect for:

Bottle diggers

Milk glass collectors

Primitive and farmhouse displays

Apothecary décor

Photography props

Assemblage and mixed-media artists

Historical collections

Whether displayed on a shelf, incorporated into a collection, or researched for their history, these survivors from a bygone era have plenty of stories left to tell.

Recovered in Texas. Offered exactly as found.

Bottle digging isn't always glamorous—Texas dirt can come with cactus thorns, mesquite, fire ants, mosquitoes, poison ivy, and the occasional rattlesnake—but every once in a while it rewards you with a box of forgotten history like this. 😄