Whitalls Pattern, Clear, Fruit

Object NamePreserving Jar with Top and Clamp

Maker Whitall, Tatum & Company

Made FromNon-lead glass, metal

Date1862-1895

Place MadeUnited States, NJ, Millville

TechniqueMold-blown; (b) pressed

SizeOverall H: 28.3 cm, Diam: 12.2 cm

Accession Number52.4.93

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewAmerican Gallery

Physical DescriptionPreserving Jar with Top and Clamp. Light aqua non-lead glass; mold-blown, (b) pressed. (a) Cylindrical shape with mold seam up each side; molded collar; tooled lip with groove; inscribed: "MILLVILLE/ATMOSPHERIC/ FRUIT JAR" on one side and: "WHITALL'S PATENT/June 18TH 1861" on other; depressed circle on base. (b) Circular disk-like top; pressed; impressed: "WHITALL'S PATENT/June 18TH 1861" on top surface. (c) Metal screw clamp which fastens top.
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