Jar, Preserving

Object number2007.57.38

Date1866-1897

OriginGreensboro, PA

Mediumsalt-glazed stoneware, with cobalt and albany slips

Credit LineGift of Bernard Vavrek and Joanne Vavrek

DescriptionSmall one-quart(?) size fruit or canning jar: light gray color, very smooth, straight-sided cylindrical shape; two decorative incised lines near top; straight rim with formed interior flange to accept a wax-sealed canning lid or cap (not intact); light-brown Albany-slip coated inside; handwritten pencil(?) inscription on base with fruit name; pale blue stencilling provides maker information.Dimensions6.5 x 4.375 in. (16.5 x 11.1 cm)
InscriptionsHandwritten pencil(?) inscription on base reads: "Tomatoes".
MarksPale blue stencilling reads; '"HAMILTON & JONES / Greensboro, Pa."
Historical NotesSmall fruit jar made by Hamilton & Jones Pottery, Greensboro, Pennsylvania. The partnership of Frank Hamilton and John Jones began in 1866; the firm was also known as "Union Pottery" and "Star Pottery"; the company failed to re-open following a fire in 1897. Handwritten "Tomatoes" on base indicates home-canning usage. Part of a collection of stoneware from local manufacturers in the Western Pennsylvania region.

Related person John Jones

Related person Frank Hamilton

Collector Bernard Vavrek

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