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BUCK’S STATEMENT:
There was a time when ice cream didn’t arrive wrapped in corporate branding and plastic seals. It came home from the neighborhood grocery in simple paper containers like this one, tucked into a brown paper sack alongside a loaf of bread and a bottle of milk. Imagine a summer evening in Madison, Wisconsin, sometime in the 1940s or 1950s. Kids are chasing lightning bugs in the yard while Mom pulls a fresh pint of Dutch Maid Ice Cream from the freezer compartment. The graphics are simple, the colors are warm, and the smiling Dutch Maid mascot reflects an era when local dairies built loyal customers one scoop at a time.
Today, surviving paper dairy containers are becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially examples connected to regional Wisconsin brands. This one-pint Dutch Maid Ice Cream container features attractive period typography, the iconic Dutch Maid figure, and advertising from Madison, Wisconsin. Whether displayed in a country store collection, dairy advertising collection, Wisconsin memorabilia display, or vintage kitchen setting, it serves as a wonderful reminder of a time when local ice cream companies were part of everyday community life.
- Buck
DETAILS:
Brand: Dutch Maid
Made in: USA
Style: Ice Cream Container
Color: Multi
Era: 1940s
Size: (See Measurements)
Condition: Vintage pre-owned — signs of wear (see photos)
BUCK & BADGER VINTAGE DISCLAIMER:
At Buck & Badger, every item has lived a life before it found its way to us.
We specialize in authentic vintage clothing, objects, art, and Americana—pieces with history, character, and soul.
Because of that, please review the following before purchasing:
1. Condition Disclosure
Our vintage pieces often show signs of age and use—this may include wear, fading, patina, tiny holes, snags, scuffs, or light stains.
We believe these imperfections are part of the story.
Any major flaws will always be clearly shown in the listing photos.
2. Sizing / Fit (for clothing)
Vintage sizes do not always reflect modern sizing.
Please rely on the exact measurements provided in the photos and description rather than the tagged size.
3. Measurement Guidelines (for clothing)
We measure all garments flat:
• Chest/Bust: pit to pit
• Length: collar to bottom hem
Photos and/or descriptions are organized to help you assess fit accurately.
4. One-of-a-Kind Items / No Returns for Fit
Every item is one-of-one.
Because of this, we do not accept returns for sizing or fit issues.
Please review measurements and photos carefully and reach out with any questions before purchasing. We’re happy to help.
5. Shipping Information
We offer combined shipping on multiple items.
All orders are shipped promptly via USPS with tracking.
Once shipped, delivery times are based on USPS performance, but we will gladly assist in locating a package if needed and provide all available information.
6. response & Customer Care
Your satisfaction matters to us.
If you love your item and our service, positive response helps support Buck & Badger and other vintage lovers.
If there’s ever an issue, please contact us first—we will always work with you to make it right.
7. Questions? Need more photos or details?
Don’t hesitate to reach out.
We’re passionate about preserving history and helping you find pieces that speak to you.
Thank you for supporting Buck & Badger—where every item has a past, and every purchase continues the story.
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