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Object number2008.41.20
Manufacturer
Ball Corporation
Date1982
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of Joan Beddow
DescriptionColorless glass preserving jar with conical body. Embossed on two sides is maker information and employee service information; also, below dates is an image of train car.Dimensions6.5 x 3.25 x 3.5 in. (16.5 x 8.3 x 8.9 cm)InscriptionsEmbossed on sides "R.G. SIMPSON / 1952-1982"; below dates is an image of train car with following embossed within, usually in pairs: "M.W.R. / 1095" , "Ball" , "GLASS / JARS" , "Ball / MUNCIES / WESTERN R.R." ; "30 Years / Service".
MarksEmbossed on side: "Ball / STANDARD".
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.
Previous owner
R. G. Simpson
Related institution
Muncie and Western Railroad
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