Jar, Food Storage
Object number2018.26.2 a,b
Manufacturer
Hazel-Atlas Glass Company
(1902 - 1956)
Manufacturer
Buckeye Molding Company
Retailer
Pennsylvania Macaroni Company
Date1949-1964
OriginMiamisburg, OH
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass; Paper; Ink; Adhesive; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Melissa McSwigan
DescriptionColorless glass cheese jar. Tapered cylindrical jar widens toward top. Rolled rim. Front of jar has gold, red, and green paper label. Transparent off-white circular plastic lid. DimensionsHeight x Diameter (a-b together): 4.125 x 2.313 in. (10.5 x 5.9 cm)Height x Diameter (a): 4.125 x 2.25 in. (10.5 x 5.7 cm)
Height x Diameter (b): 0.313 x 2.313 in. (0.8 x 5.9 cm)
InscriptionsTop of lid has black stamped text "29¢".
Marks(a)
Front of jar has paper label with gold and green text "SAVOY / VACUUM PACKED / ITALIAN STYLE / GRATED CHEESE / made of Partially / Skimmed Milk / NET CONT. 2 ozs. / DISTRIBUTORS / PENNSYLVANIA / MACARONI CO., INC. / PITTSBURGH, PA."
Underside has raised text "A-7 / H / A".
(b)
Interior has raised text around the perimeter "Flexeel BUCKEYE MOLDING COMPANY MIAMISBURG, OHIO No. 57 U.S. PAT. 2,614,727 CAN. 491,818 MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesSavoy grated cheese jar distributed by Pennsylvania Macaroni Company in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
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Hazel-Atlas Glass Company
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