Jar, Preserving
Object number2008.41.9
Manufacturer
Ball Corporation
Datec. 1986
MediumGlass; iron; rubber
Credit LineGift of Joan Beddow
DescriptionSquared glass jar with lightening fastener and circular lid; rubber lining between lid and neck. Embossed maker text on top of lid and jar. Commemorative text on left panel and bust portrait of man in suit on right panel.Dimensions7.125 x 3 x 2.25 in. (18.1 x 7.6 x 5.7 cm)InscriptionsOn left panel: "I HOPE TO BE REMEM- / BERED AS A BUILDER... / AS A PERSON WHO EN- / COURAGES PEOPLE AS / WELL AS BUILDING IDEAS, / SOLUTIONS AND PRO- / CESSES. / -JOHN W. FISHER" ; on right panel: "[head and top torso of man in suit] THE FISHER YEARS / 1941-1986".
MarksEmbossed on top of lid: "Ball / [registered trademark]".
Embossed on neck: "WIRE SIDE".
On center panel: "Ball / IDEAL".
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. At the time of cataloging (2008), John W. Fisher is an honorary director and retired chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ball Corporation, serving as chairman emeritus of the board of directors. Fisher joined the company in 1941 as a trainee. Following nine years in various manufacturing assignments he was named vice president of manufacturing, and in 1954 became vice president of sales. Fisher was elected a corporate vice president in 1963, and was named president and CEO in 1970. He was elected chairman and CEO in 1978. Fisher retired as CEO in 1981 and as chairman of the board in 1986. He had served as a director of Ball Corporation since 1943.
Related person
Logan Andrew Beddow Jr.
Related person
John W. Fisher
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