Hegeman Farms was a dairy operation based in Queens, New York City, supplying local households through the postwar era. The diamond H logo and bold HEGEMAN embossing are among the more distinctive branding elements in the NYC dairy bottle category — recognizable, well-executed lettering that reflects the investment local dairies made in their glass molds. The 1951 date and Queens provenance make this a traceable piece of New York City local agricultural history from a time when NYC still had active dairy distribution within the five boroughs.
Embossing: HEGEMAN with diamond H logo on the body; dairy origin and 1951 date on the base.
Condition is good with authentic age-appropriate patina from ground recovery. No chips or cracks. The diamond H embossing is crisp and fully readable throughout.
Dimensions: 6" H × 3" diameter | Clear glass | Good vintage condition with honest patina
The diamond H embossing is particularly strong and makes this a standout piece in a dairy bottle grouping. Works on farmhouse kitchen shelving or a windowsill as a bud vase for dried wildflowers or a single stem, in a local NYC history collection alongside other Queens and Brooklyn dairy-attributed glass, or as a Cottagecore display piece where the neighborhood dairy provenance adds genuine local character.
Recovered from New York City’s historic shorelines and landfill sites by Brooklyn Sea Glass. Ships carefully packed.
