Jar, Food Storage
Object number2015.116.17
Manufacturer
Lutz and Schramm Company
Date1908
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward J. Kunco
DescriptionAqua glass jar. Cylindrical jar with slightly more narrow neck and flared lip. Glass lid held in place by metal bail. Two seams on opposite sides of the bottle. Raised maker text on collar. Raised patent information on bottom. Raised maker text on bottom.Dimensions8.625 x 3.625 in. (21.9 x 9.2 cm)MarksRaised text on collar reads "BAIL HERE" and "13".
Raised text on bottom- front edge reads "PATD JULY 14, 1908".
Raised text on bottom reads "L&S / 77".
Historical NotesLutz and Schramm Company was both a competitor and close neighbor to the H.J. Heinz Company, occupying the building which formerly housed the La Belle Tannery (A. Groetzinger and Sons) (opposite Herr's Island).
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