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Jelly jar

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1920-1940

GUSN

GUSN-22806

Description

Clear pressed glass jelly jar. Pressed in diamond pattern. Smooth ovals at center for affixing labels. Raised grooves on rim for screwing metal lid. Seams visible up 2 sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jars
cookware
glass (material)
pressing
Glass
Pressed
JAR, PRESERVING

Inscription

Embossed on bottom: ""Ball/ Quilted Crystal Jelly Jar""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Ball Brothers Company (Maker)

Dimensions

4.125 (H), 2.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4301

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