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Jelly jar

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1950-1970

GUSN

GUSN-22846

Description

One of twelve clear glass jelly jars in a cardboard box w/ a red and green tartan pattern. Jars have raised grooves on rim for screwing metal lids. Lids are red plaid pattern w/ image of bagpiper at center. Was a variety pack of different jams.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jars
cookware
glass (material)
Glass
JAR, PRESERVING

Inscription

Printed on lids and box: ""Product of Scotland"" Adhesive paper label on one jar: ""Scott of Scotland/ BLACK CURRANT JELLY/ Contains Pure Sugar and Black Currants/ 1 1/2 oz. NET WT./ 42g NET./ MADE BY R & W SCOTT LTD. CARLUKE, SCOTLAND SINCE 1880"" Adhesive paper label on one jar: ""ORANGE SHRED M[?]"" --label torn

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

R & W Scott Ltd. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Carluke, Scotland

Dimensions

2 (H), 1.625 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4332.10

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