Jar

2004.051.0001AC

Ball Brand Canning Jar, 1940
Title
Ball Brand Canning Jar, 1940
Creation Date
1940 – 1970

Dimensions

8 in. H x 4.25 in. W x 3.12 in. L Item (Overall)

Description
Oval shaped clear glass Ball brand canning jar. Embossed on the facing side of the jar are a rectangle with the text "Hormel/Good Food". Embossed at the bottom edge of the jar is "H/56 58/5". The mouth of the jar has spiral glass rings. The lid is silver colored metal with spiral rings, embossed "Ball" in center top. Piece has a red rubber ring with a small rubber extension. Inside top is a milk glass insert. "A" is the glass jar, "B" is the metal and glass lid and "C" is the rubber insert.
Geographic Notes
USA

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