This vintage farm bundle pairs a humorous mid-century Surge Milker advertising glass with a 1948 De Laval Pocket Diary, creating a snapshot of everyday dairy life in postwar rural America. Together, they reflect the tools, humor, and record-keeping that shaped working farms in the 1940s.
The glass brings visual punch and wit, while the pocket diary offers printed agricultural data, equipment illustrations, and a dated daily planner format. Both pieces are photo-verified originals with honest signs of age and use.
Quick Specs
Item Type: Vintage advertising glass + pocket diary (bundle)
Glass Dimensions: 6" H × 3" rim × 2.5" base
Book Size: Approx. 5" × 3" × 0.24"
Material: Clear glass with applied blue graphic; leatherette-covered paper booklet
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Color: Clear glass with blue print; brown cover with black text
Origin / Maker: Glass likely Federal Glass (common promo maker); Diary published by De Laval Separator Company
Year or Era: Mid-20th century; diary dated 1948
GENRE: Agricultural History; Farm Advertising Ephemera
Language / Pages: English / 148 pages
Edition & Features
Glass Design: Blue graphic of a farmer and cow with a humorous slogan:
“If I had only ONE cow and she had only ONE tit, I’d still use my SURGE milker.”
Capacity: Approx. 12 oz
Diary Contents:
- 1948 calendar pages
- Dairy and farm reference tables
- De Laval equipment illustrations and advertisements
- Blank daily planner pages with some handwritten entries
Condition Grade: Good
Notes:
- Glass is clear and solid with visible vintage printing; light surface wear consistent with age.
- Diary shows edge wear, page toning, and scattered writing/scribbles; binding intact.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound and complete; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Provenance & Notes
Likely issued to dairy professionals or agricultural agents as promotional material from De Laval, a major name in early-to-mid-20th-century dairy equipment.
About De Laval
Founded in the late 19th century, De Laval became a cornerstone of modern dairy farming, known for separators, milking systems, and farm innovation adopted worldwide.
A ready-made display pair for dairy collectors, farmhouse decorators, or anyone drawn to authentic agricultural history.
Disclaimer
The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Care & Handling: Handle glass gently; hand-wash only. Store paper items upright, out of direct sunlight, in a stable, dry environment (about 68°F, 40–50% RH). If you have any questions or would like more photos, please ask.
