Name/Title
Jar, PreservingEntry/Object ID
GHS 2318Description
Two copper round topped iron cylinders with bail handles cover mason jars with zinc lids sitting in tinned iron carrier in a rectangular tinned iron box painted black with copper bottom. Two round "burners" with 5 holes each so that steam could cook contents of jar. Base held water. Steam whistle lid in corner. LSK: Two glass mason jars in interior measure 7.5 inches x 3.75 inches and 6 inches x 3.25 inches.
Marks, on jars: "MASON'S PATENT NOV 30 1858"; on copper label: "MUDGE PATENT CANNER"Dimensions
Height
14-1/2 inWidth
7-7/8 inDepth
13-1/4 inMaterial
Tin, Iron, Zinc, Glass, Copper, WoodProvenance
Notes
VT Catalogue says date is 1858 - canner has patent listed as 1886. -ES