Jar, Food Storage
Object number2017.136.83 a,b
Possible OriginMcKeesport, Pennsylvania
Possible OriginMonessen, Pennsylvania
Possible OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MediumGlass; Metal; Paper
Credit LineGift of Patricia A. Jones-Kirik and Michael J. Kirik
DescriptionColorless glass coffee jar and metal lid. Non lead and pressed glass.DimensionsHeight x Diameter (a,b): 7.625 × 6.75 in. (19.4 × 17.1 cm)Height x Diameter (a): 7.5 × 6.75 in. (19.1 × 17.1 cm)
Height x Diameter (b): 0.875 × 5.375 in. (2.2 × 13.7 cm)
InscriptionsThe label on the front of the jar says "CONTENTS 3 LBS / FLAVOR / SEALED / BRAND / COFFEE / VACUUM / PACKED / OVEN / FRESH / POTTER-McCUNE CO. / MCKEESPORT, PA MONESSAN, PA. / PITTSBURGH, PA." And in the center of the label, there is a circle with the company's logo "POTTER-McCUNE CO. / PERFECT FOODS / POMCO."
MarksThere are four marks on the base of the jar. The first is an oval with a diamond in the middle. Underneath the emblem is the number "8". To the left of the oval is the number "7". To the right of the oval is a "0". Above the entire base emblem, on the side, the number "F1327" is etched onto the jar. On the front of the jar, under the label, is the number "8".
Collector
Michael J. Kirik
On View
Not on view
1985
1840-1870
H. J. Heinz Company
1985
