Classification
Description
A milk jug with a lid in the shape of a cow's head. This jug was designed by John Downey based on an idea of Bob Sokolski inspired by a ceramic cow creamer and manufactured by Whirley Industries, USA. It was their most popular product from 1972 to 1980. It is made from injection moulded polypropylene with a gasket made of polyethylene. This object was featured in the Ten Most Wanted research project: http://10most.org.uk/artefact/whirley-milk-jug where additional information about it can be found.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer
Inscriptions
moulded: "Whirley Industries Inc. Warren Penna. USA" (base)
Object number
AIBDC : 0_6407
Date
1970 - 1979 (circa)
Country
Method
Material
| plastic | |
| PP | body |
| polypropylene | |
| PE | gasket |
| polyethylene | |
| polythene |
Dimensions
Width
90mm
Height
160mm