Jar, Food Storage
Object number94.52.320
Manufacturer
Victory Glass Company
Datec. 1915
OriginJeannette, PA
Mediumglass, metal
Credit LineGift of Laura Evans Ford
DescriptionColorless glass figural candy container or candy jar in the shape of a Santa Claus about to descend a chimney. The bottom of the vessel forms a round, wide-mouthed threaded neck onto which is screwed a light-weight plated-metal cap.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 5.125 × 2.313 × 2.375 in. (13 × 5.9 × 6 cm)MarksEmbossed text on one side of chimney "VC" or "VG" symbol and "1 OZ. AVOR" and on other side of chimney "USA".
Historical NotesPart of Evans' house collection.
On View
Not on view1890-1899
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