Quadruple Plated Cracker Jar

Object/Artifact

Wildwood Historic Center

Front

Name/Title

Quadruple Plated Cracker Jar

Entry/Object ID

1921.999.126

Description

Quadruple silver plated jar with lid. CRACKERS inscribed on side. Upper rim of jar is flanged. Decorative handle fitted like a bale. Lid has a decorated edge half way up and a decorative knob on the top. Mark on bottom of jar says CRESCENT and a partial word. That word has some letters rubbed out but VER still is visible. Also visible is QUADRUPLE PLATE and 130. Purchased at a thrift store in Lincoln, NE

Collection

Wildwood Historic Center [primary collection]

Acquisition

Accession

1921.999

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Jar, Cookie

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Jar, Food Storage

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Storage Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Jar

Height

4-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

3.75 inches diameter of opening

Dimension Description

Lid

Height

3 in

Diameter

4 in

Circumference

13 in

Location

Shelf

Shelves

Wall

East Wall

Room

Pantry

Floor

First Floor

Building

Wildwood House

Condition

Overall Condition

Good