Mason jar

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Mason jar

Entry/Object ID

SS.61.64 a-b

Description

Jar, early "Mason": mold-blown light bluish glass; tin screw-top, with monogram (trade mark): "CFJ Co." on flat top, about which is: "TRADE MARK BOND'S PORCELAIN LINED PATD. MAR30, 58, JUNE 9, 63, MAR 30, 69, EXTD MAR 30, 72"; top lined with white "porcelain" (which appears to be opaque white glass), bearing monogram trade-mark and: "CONSOLIDATED FRUIT JAR CO., NEW YORK"; wide mouth with neck fitted for screwtop; neck sloping directly into body, which is cylindrical, and bears trade-mark monogram and mold inscription: "MASON'S/PATENT/NOV 30th/1858;" base smooth, with mold-inscribed "A 4" (in reverse).

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Consolidated Fruit Jar Company

Date made

1872

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

SP 3062
SS.61.64 A-B
SS.61.64a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

5-7/8 in

Diameter

3-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (14.9 x 8.3 cm)

Material

Glass, Tin

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Butler's Pantry