Vintage Alta-Dena Dairy Milk Crate 1972 Metal Wire Green Plastic Bottom (Damage)

This is an authentic vintage milk crate from the iconic Alta-Dena Dairy, City of Industry, California. A genuine piece of 1970s dairy history, featuring the "ALTA-DENA DY" and "72" embossed stamps on the galvanized steel corner posts. This crate combines a heavy-duty wire frame with a unique spider-web pattern green plastic base. It possesses a natural, aged patina that only comes with decades of authentic use. An excellent find for industrial farmhouse decor, rustic storage, or vintage California memorabilia collectors.

Size and Weight

• Dimensions: 18.5"L x 12.5"W x 11.75"H

• Weight: Approx. 6.5 lbs

Materials

• Frame: Galvanized Steel / Iron

• Bottom: Heavy-duty Molded Plastic (Green)

Condition

• General: Good vintage condition with visible surface rust and wear consistent with age (over 50 years old).

• Specific Damage: There is one broken wire on the upper rail of the shorter side (please see close-up photos). This does not compromise the overall structural integrity for decorative use.

• Structural: The green plastic bottom is solid with no cracks or breaks.