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Canning jar

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1920

GUSN

GUSN-22890

Description

Canning jar w/ cherries still inside; squared glass body w/ rounded edges and round mouth and cover; arched metal piece across top to secure cover.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jars
cookware
glass (material)
Glass
JAR, PRESERVING

Inscription

Embossed on front: ""Ball/ IDEAL""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Ball Brothers Company (Maker)

Dimensions

7.5 x 3.25 x 3.25 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4373

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