Knox mason jar history books

Oct 28, 2007 the lid sealed on the top of a mason jar. A mason jar, named after john landis mason who first invented and patented it in 1858, is a molded glass jar used in home canning to preserve food. Knsmokeys jars super scarce to find extremely near mint quart sized knox in a circle genuine mason fruit jar hello everyone. Mason converted his basement into one of the nicest display rooms i have ever seen. The quart size mason jar is the most common, but the pint sized jar is popular as well. The hazelatlas company was an actual company from 1902 to 1964. This time, it was as part of the backtotheland diy movement, a reaction to the. Roy underwood was the power behind the knox glass bottle co. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How to date old ball mason jars with pictures wikihow. Nov 30, 2006 if you come across an old jar proudly embossed with the words masons patent nov 30th 1858, hope but dont assume that you have found a valuable antique. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason, ball. Lots of bubbles in the glass glass and metal pieces of the lid both in excellent condition as well holds 12 gallon.

While dating jars are still manufactured today, collectible and antique examples jar back to the mid. A hundred and fifty years ago, these jars meant survival, authenticity, repurposed, in a mason jar. Bernardin was originally just a bottle cap and lid company. Generous benefits to attract, motivate and reward employees. Aug 29, 2016 mason jars are everywhere, but how did they get to be so ubiquitous. In the days prior to computers, word processing, and photocopies, when all books were. You are looking at a very scarce to find soft square s. A mason jar, named after john landis mason who first invented and patented it in 1858, is a. These vintage canning jars from the 1840s to the 1920s are the staple of retro country charm. Hazel atlas glass company glass lovers glass database. Mason jar nation begins by exploring the mason jar s impact on america since its 1858 patent. The history of greenfield fruit jar and bottle works company. With expansion came more plants, innovation in glass production and machinery plus the formation of a new company by hazel glass to. The late dick roller unearthed, researched and solved many mysteries in his years of working on fruit jars.

These vintage mason jars from the 1840s to the 1920s are the staple of retro country charm. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique. Eccleslesher memorial library, local and state history books. They also regularly released home canning guides which reflected the knowledge level. But before we jump in, liets take a look at some of the history behind these vintage collectibles. John landis mason invented the mason jar on november 30, 1858. If youre interested and close by, attend one of the clubs meetings, which meets regularly at minnetrista. Unfollow dominion mason jar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This book is no longer is print, but it is avaialble on secondary markets and you. In it youll find many commonly found canning jars and their suggested values. Complete with work tables, chairs, even little stools to sit on and really check out those jars on the bottom shelves, this area is perfect to spend a day and absorb all the great ball jar history that is in this one room. Details on our internshipcoop program for developing talent.

Frequently asked questions fruit jars qnet internet access. Mason jars were used in home canning ultimate preserve food. They made actual mason jars for home canning, as well as other glass items, such as depression glass and milk glass. This book is probably the best selling jar and bottle book ever published. Youll meet enthusiastic and knowledgeable jar collectors, including club president dick cole. Cooking for one with meals in a jar mason jar, mason jar recipes, mason. These became very popular and were known from the 1880s to the present as ball mason jars.

Dick is a retired curator of business and industrial history at minnetrista. It transitioned into a mason jar lid company making lids for other companies jars, then a canadian company. Canning jars are one of the few products that have changed very little in style since they were invented in the 19th century. The company started making mason jars back in 1880, and many people today still use these for canning, or collect the jars as a.

With over 250 different mason jars, i use this page for reference when im out finding more jars i dont have yet. The mason jar by james russell lingerfelt goodreads. Ball mason jars are a type of home canning jar made by the ball corporation. It did not actually start selling its own mason jars until possibly as late as the 1990s. A quick guide to collectible jars from 1900 to now.

Prior to the jar s invention, settlers had no reliable and safe way to store food for the winter, which required them to travel great lengths in difficult conditions and obtain expensive canned goods in order to survive. The jar s mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring or band. Sep 24, 2015 my mother and aunt started canning in the 1960s and 70s, when the mason jar experienced another resurgence. New listing vintage ball perfect mason jar clear ribbed 12 gallon with zinc lid. Knox mason jars were produced in the united states from 1925 to 1935. I was drawn in by the transparency and honesty of the main character, finn, instantly. This book deals with how difficult life can be for college students like dating, friendships, homework, and family life. Usually i only receive bills and junk mail through the post but today i received my copy of the 20 words by the water programme. If you love mason jars, keep an eye out the next time youre at your local thrift or antique store.

No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Kerr glass manufacturing corporation, glass company, fruit jars, vintage and antique glass containers for canning, background, information, history, info. The company was started in 1881 by alfred louis bernardin from france. Jars may be standard or wide mouthed and were once made in a variety of colors, although modern mason jars are manufactured using clear glass. Root glass company, terre haute, indiana 19011932 the marks r. One that he never was able to completely answer involves the drey jars. He organized the marienville glass company in 1914. Sep 09, 2014 i dont frequently read fiction books and since having two small children i dont read much of anything at all these days, but once i opened the mason jar by james russell lingerfelt i could not put it down. The knox glass bottle company was a former american glass manufacturing company based in knox, clarion county, pennsylvania the great majority of the companys production was in the form of glass bottles with 7 k inside of a keystone 404 many of which were beer bottles, milk bottles, and many glass medicine bottles in a variety of standard sizes. For many years, they were not considered a valuable collectors item because they. Although this was indeed the date of issue of a patent to john landis mason, jars bearing the date were produced by the millions until the 1920s. Atlas mason jars for home canning mason jars, vintage mason.

My mother and aunt started canning in the 1960s and 70s, when the mason jar experienced another resurgence. The history of greenfield fruit jar and bottle works company february 2016. Mar 26, 2020 ironically, while its one of the more iconic products of all time, few people know the history behind the ageless invention. This ball mason jar is the result of a molding error, where the logo and name were stamped on upsidedown. Welcome to my antique and vintage canning jar price guide. Mason canning jars come in a variety of sizes from the large half gallon size to the tiny one cup size. Find great deals on ebay for knox mason jar and atlas mason jar. The collectors ultimate guide to canning jars country living. The history behind this line of jars is fairly well known. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason. Our commitment to ethical behavior and corporate compliance. Aug 25, 2015 these vintage mason jars from the 1840s to the 1920s are the staple of retro country charm.

Born on july 27, 1887, he began his career in glass as a boy at the crescent glass bottle company and soon learned glass blowing. Knox mason 1930s1940s canning jar square quart fruit jar glass. Collecting canning jars and the history of the common canning jar. Both marks were frequently embossed rather lightly on the base, or along the lower heel of bottles, and sometimes the lettering is almost illegible.