Jar, Preserving
Object number2008.41.14
Manufacturer
Ball Corporation
Date1981
OriginUnited States of America
MediumGlass; iron
Credit LineGift of Joan Beddow
DescriptionColorless glass preserving jar with gold iron lid; body slightly squared. Lid with blue screen-printed image of basket of vegetables, fruit, and maker text. Four embossed sides.Dimensions5 x 2.75 x 3 in. (12.7 x 7 x 7.6 cm)MarksLid with "Ball / 82-3".
Four embossed sides: oval with "NOVEMBER / 1981 / GREENVILLE / TENN.";
near bottom edge, "MADE IN U.S.A.";
"Ball [registered trademark] / THE FIRST / COPPER-PLATED ZINC / PENNY BLANKS".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to donor Joan Beddow's late husband, Logan Andrew Beddow, Jr., who was plant superintendent at Ball Glass in Washington, Pennsylvania.
Related person
Logan Andrew Beddow Jr.
On View
Not on view
c. 1875
