Lidded jars

Unknown maker

lightning 1880's

Mason 1850’s

Atlas 1880’s

Kerr 1900’s

Ball 1880’s

For this lidded project I chose to look at different types of canning jars and their progression over the years. The pictures I have chosen to display are of the mid to late 1800’s and the early 1900’s. The photo of the brown ceramic jar is an example of what was used before glass jars came into circulation. The rest of the jars are from different competitors trying to control the market with the “best” jar. They are all very similar with few minor differences, with most of the differences affecting form and not function. Before rubber gaskets were put into place, sealing wax was used which can still be found if you look for it. Rubber has become the preferred method because of its ease of use and lack of clean up. Overall this was an interesting topic to look through. If I had more time I would look into how the metal is attached so I could try it with some of my lids.