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Jar, Canning

Object Name:
Jar, Canning
Object ID:
1968.052.16
Creator:
Mason Frujt Jar Co.Manufacturer
Date:
1869-1880
Description:
Jar, canning with cover. Aquamarine, blown and molded glass, half gallon. Cylindrical body with tapered shoulder and threaded neck. Embossed on front:. "MASON'S / PATENT / NOV 30th / 1858". Cypher "F J C C" with diamond embossed on reverse. "4 5 1 "embossed backwards on bottom. Two vertical mold seams. Cover pressed zinc, threaded, with milk glass liner. "MASON FRUIT JAR CO. / BOYD PORCELAIN LINING" embossed in band around edge of rim.
Material:
Glass
Metal
Zinc
Dimensions:
H-9.3 Dia-4.55 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Ethel Rock Millen
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