{"product_id":"vintage-hedlin-s-richer-milk-galvanized-dairy-box","title":"Vintage \"Hedlin’s Richer Milk\" Galvanized Dairy Box","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1960s; Hedlin's Dairy - Chicago, IL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGalvanized steel dairy box with hinged lid and embossed advertising for \"Hedlin's Richer Milk\" across the front panel. The surface retains a classic spangled zinc finish with areas of worn red paint still clinging to the raised lettering, giving the branding a faded but legible presence. Constructed from folded and riveted sheet metal, the box features a simple drop-in lid with a rear hinge tab, designed for doorstep milk delivery and pickup. The interior remains clean and open, sized to accommodate glass bottles or cartons, while the exterior shows the kind of honest wear expected from repeated daily use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUtility drove the form here-weather-resistant galvanized construction paired with bold embossed branding ensured both durability and visibility in residential delivery settings. Pieces like this were a staple of mid-century urban milk routes, particularly in cities like Chicago where dairy services operated neighborhood-to-neighborhood.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows moderate wear throughout including oxidation and surface scuffs to the galvanized finish, paint loss to the raised lettering, and general age-related patina. Lid functions as intended and interior remains structurally sound.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n10\" W x 10\" D x 12\" H\u003cbr\u003e\nInterior: 9\" W x 9\" D x 11\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 20486 - 042926\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44043013226539,"sku":"20486","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/16e02be7-ee7f-5090-ae80-d82fea09e611.jpg?v=1778190766","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/vintage-hedlin-s-richer-milk-galvanized-dairy-box","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}