milk cans

Farm storage containers

Milk cans are tall cylindrical metal containers with lids, traditionally used by dairy farmers to store and transport fresh milk.

The classic design features a narrow neck and handles for lifting.

Though largely replaced by refrigerated tanks and plastic jugs, milk cans remain familiar as decorative items and symbols of rural life: An old milk can sat on the farmhouse porch.

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container type for milk/liquids

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Rectangular beverage packaging

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Vehicles transporting bulk liquids

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G