Lid, Preserving Jar

Object/Artifact

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Lacey Museum

Name/Title

Lid, Preserving Jar

Entry/Object ID

85.99

Description

Gold-colored metal band painted red on the outside. White letters are printed on the red paint that say "To Open pry up using spoon handle. when empty use this table jar for Sugar, Jams, Jellies, Honey, Pickles" The band is intended to hold a metal lid onto a jar. The band does not have screw threads, but does have indentations for securing it to the jar.

Lexicon

Search Terms

Domestic Life/Household Goods, Food Preparation

Dimensions

Height

1/2 in

Diameter

2-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

08-20-2015 The diameter is measured at the bottom rim. rfj