There are entire cookbooks dedicated to mason jar salads. In case you are interested in some good sites about jar history, i will share these and hope they will be helpful. At a work day to remodel abandoned cottages for families in need of safe havens, volunteers discover dozens of jars filled with old coins hidden within the walls of a kitchen. The remains of the bottles produced with collectors everywhere, the history of the greenfield fruit jar and bottle company with last forever. I, too, have a patent on a mason jar lid, and just in this decade there are an amazing amount of new products focused on making mason jars even more multipurpose. The caddy and mason jar bands are both painted blue for a splash of color. 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. Why its called canning rather than jarring is a conundrum lost in the mists of history. So the next time you see an old box of glass jars take a minute and look at the markings real carefully you may have just stumbled upon greenfield history.
Mason jar music has produced audio and video content for artists and clients including chris thile, andrew. Manufacturers fislerville, nj 1861 is another example of the thumbscrew jar. The mason jar cafe restaurant fort lauderdale, florida. The mason jar cafe, a favorite among the locals, offers a delicious selection of home style american comfort foods reminiscent of generations past. He and his grandfather leave letters for each other in a mason jar on his grandfathers desk. If you have a jar with one of the older logos, it will likely be worth. There are many ways to date old ball mason jars, and one of the easiest is to look at the logo. When clayton attends college in southern california, he meets and falls in love with a dark, debutante from colorado. By the early 1900s the fruit jars were dominant in america but were also exported to europe, south africa and australia.
Collecting canning jars and the history of the common canning jar. They line the shelves of artisan grocery stores, filled with homemade blood orange marmalade or pickled fennel. Spring has come to sugarcreek, and the community is rallying behind an effort to help victims of domestic violence. This book is probably the best selling jar and bottle book ever published. I have taught medieval, tudor and stuart history for the workers educational association w. Mason jar music founded june 2010 is an audiovisual production company and creative collective based in brooklyn, new york cofounded by dan knobler and jon seale. You should see the history jar and on the right hand side an arrow.
The jar in this photo, second from the right, is one of only four known to exist with blue glass and a thumbscrew top. The lid is a neutral cream color and in pretty good condition for its age. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique. If you see 1858 on the mason jar, that is the patent date and not the date of the jars manufacture. With over 250 different mason jars, i use this page for reference when im out finding more jars i dont have yet. It has some very interesting facts about how mason jars evolved. Breathing new life into canning jar history reader contribution by meg with modern roots. The mason jar will make you feel joy and hope and make you want to get out a pen and paper and write a letter to someone you love. This unique mason jar decor is sure to make your day as you watch the neighborhood birds swoop into your yard and snack on the tasty bird seed you leave out for them. What if your old college roommate called, raving about a book someone sent her, calling it the most beautiful book shes ever read. When clayton attends college in southern california, he meets and falls in love with a dark, debutante, from colorado.
Whether youre shopping for mason jar accessories and diy supplies or healthy sweet treats and. Antique bottles even more rare and valuable than uncommon colors are jars. This is a really large old fabulous barrel pickle jar. The history of greenfield fruit jar and bottle works. Mason bright had extended an invitation to come and see his jar collection a year or so ago, and finally we found a weekend to make the trip up to michigan and see his fabulous ball jar collection. My first foray into public speaking was at words by the water the keswick. Jar is very boldly embossed on the front with a capital p in a square and reads. This is the familiar jar with both glass top and container and the wire clamp to. Oct 20, 2014 pine p in square mason pint canning fruit jar scarce jar old vintage ball lid only made for a few in years in 1927 to 1929 by the pine glass co. You can use it at a picnic or just on the kitchen counter to hold your silverware or reusable straws. How mason jars went from thrifty to hip one jar that can be used to store pickles, serve cocktails and, with some craftiness, light up a room just not all at the same time.
This chart shows how the label for the ball jar company, which started producing mason jars in 1885, has changed over time. Google mason jar and youll find numerous sites that evangelize its astonishing utility. The mason jars resurgence is due, in part, to the variety of ways in which it can be repurposed. He gave his name to the mason jara term thats persisted long after the expiration of his 1858.
Mason for all your office supply, ink and toner, furniture, technology, break room, and janitorial needs. The history behind this line of jars is fairly well known. 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. The glass is beautiful with the exception a a little residue at the top inside. 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. I see the same mason jar articles published over and over, and i wanted something different. Goodreads its finns vulnerability and openness that really drew me into this book and then it was his storytelling combined with his grandfathers wisdom that held me until the last word on the last page. And they will definitely look similar to a mason jar once that cork stopper is removed. It had a tiewire around the neck, securing the lever. Home canning jar collection richard cole is curator of the home canning jar collection at the minnetrista cultural center, 1200 north minnetrista pkwy, muncie, in 473032925, 765 2824848, ext. A hundred and fifty years ago, these jars meant survival, authenticity, repurposed, in a mason jar. He patented the mason jar yep, its named after him. Released in 1915, this item once boasted a rubber lid. The mason jar is a collection of short stories for readers to enjoy an.
How mason jars went from thrifty to hip smart news. The company started making mason jars back in 1880, and many people today still use these for canning, or collect the jars as a hobby. He organized the marienville glass company in 1914. What if your old college roommate called, raving about a book someone. In 1884, ball corporation began manufacturing glass homecanning jars, the. Mason has focused on collecting ball jars for decades and has amassed quite a spectacular collection of virtually every kind of ball jar ever made. The mason jar by james russell lingerfelt, paperback. Integral to this process is the mason jar, which was created in 1858 by. The mason jar by james russell lingerfelt goodreads.
Small pictures in both black and white and color are interspersed with bits of. In the mason jar, clayton fincannon is a tennessee farm boy raised at the feet of his grandfather. Moms choice award gold winner nautilus book awards silver winner heatproof, transparent, and durable, the mason jar is a science lab just waiting to be discovered. The company, which had been founded by henry schram in 1904, was first known as the schram automatic sealer company, after its patented jar of the. The band, when screwed down, presses a separate stamped tinplated steel discshaped lid against the jars rim. Both marks were frequently embossed rather lightly on the base, or along the lower heel of bottles, and sometimes the lettering is almost illegible.
History of mason jars things you didnt know about mason jars. In 1858, john mason, a tinsmith from new jersey came up with a procedure in which he produced a jar with a threaded opening on top, and a reusable lid that could be screwed on, sealing the container. But, as sue shepard writes in her book pickled, potted, and canned. How cute would this be for a party check out just easy recipes for the tutorial.
The second half of mason jar nation features over 50 of these adaptations, shown with clear photography, all designed and photographed by author joann moser, the diy maven. A mason jar, named after john landis mason who first invented and patented it in 1858, is a. For starters, there was the onepiece screwon cap made of zinc, which created an airtight seal that kept bacteria and bugs out as hot liquids cooled. I love this idea of hanging a mason jar herb garden on the wall from not just a housewife. Readers who appreciate american cultural history, making fun and affordable crafts, and mason jars themselves will love this new book and its tall, narrow shape thats. How to date old ball mason jars with pictures wikihow. Using just a jar and a few ordinary household items, children learn to create miniature clouds, tiny tornadoes, small stalactites, and, of. The jars mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring or band.
Although this was indeed the date of issue of a patent to john landis mason, jars bearing. About mason jar mayhem book 10 sugarcreek amish mysteries. This stunning and chic mason jar idea is a showstopper when paired with blooming flowers. There are many, many different mold numbers seen, having one, two, or three digits. Mason jars make an appearance in the guinness book of world records. However, vast quantities were produced by well over 100 different glass factories, and many of those have no identification marks whatsoever, or only a mold number, letter, or emblem on the base. Quote can be found in a sequel to a very famous childrens book the author is of scandinavian descent but was baptised in cardiff in 1916. So if you live in any of these countries and want a good reference book for this glassware, a collectors guide to ball jars is for you, also. So, on the final day of 2012, we decided to salute the mighty vessel with a look back on our top 10 mason jars of the year. Unlock its potential with 40 dynamic experiments for budding scientists ages 8 and up. Ball is one of the most recognized names in home canning. Leo drey, who pronounced his last name dry, was the president of the schram manufacturing company from 1908 until his death in 1920.
If you want to do a jar craft with a little bitty teeny tiny jar, glass vials with a cork stopper are the answer. If portlandia has its put a bird on it, southern living has its equivalent. We dream of sharing solutions, finding products with purpose and some day achieving zero waste. In the early 1900s, there were hundreds of brands of mason jars, but only a few stood the test of time. Ironically, while its one of the more iconic products of all time, few people know the history behind the ageless invention. Wb mason save on office supplies, furniture, coffee and. I am currently a freelance writer, tutor and speaker. The lid of this 1880s jar made in canada has a metal band with a glass topthe result of the government deem ing it unsanitary for metal to directly touch canned foods. Masons patent nov 30th 1858 jar, marked w c d on the base. You will still find them commonly in antique stores. This book deals with how difficult life can be for college students like dating, friendships, homework, and family life. There are mason jar salads, mason jar trifles, or even overnight oats. A little bit of mason jar history mason jar lifestyle.
A little bit of mason jar history by kristie severn mar 8, 2017 general 2 comments with starbucks serving their cold brew coffee in a mason jar, it made me think of the history of the mason jar and how it got to be where it is today. In 1882, henry putnam came up with a new kind of jar. They come in a wide variety of sizes for your needs. Some are groups to join or public groups, along with links to fb pages. Along with the logo, you can sometimes use the color, size, and other distinguishing marks to help date a mason jar. Breathing new life into canning jar history modern roots. To satiate your curiosity, were serving up a pintsized. 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.
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