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Jar, Food Storage

Object number95.141.1

Manufacturer William Frank

Designer G. W. Buffington

Date1867

OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MediumGlass

Credit LineMuseum Purchase with funds from United Jewish Federation

DescriptionAqua, blown-molded glass fruit jar. Cylindrical form with rounded shoulders, cylindrical neck, and applied rim. Obverse has relief lettering.Dimensions7.5 x 3.625 in. (19.1 x 9.2 cm)
MarksOn body, "PATENTED BY / G.W. BUFFINGTON / MARCH 5TH 1867 / MANUFACTURED ONLY / BY / WM FRANK / PITTSBURGH PA"
Label TextThis is the only jar with these markings known to exist. Patented by G.W. Buffington and made by Wm. Frank & Sons.

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