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. The history of the mason jars, collecting jars and two other short subjects. Just the other day a gentleman popped in before i was open to ask me if i would like to buy some old canning jars. Cadet colorblock top new colors world travels tassel kimono. This ball mason jar is the result of a molding error, where the logo and name were stamped on upsidedown. We engaged university students, mason jar experts and professional writers to help. John landis mason originally invented the mason jar in 1858. Although this was indeed the date of issue of a patent to john landis mason, jars bearing. Spring has come to sugarcreek, and the community is rallying behind an effort to help victims of domestic violence. There are a couple of factors that made mason s invention different from other glass jars. Mason jars, made of a manganesebleached glass, were also. May 02, 2016 mason jar nation begins by exploring the mason jar s impact on america since its 1858 patent. Ironically, while its one of the more iconic products of all time, few people know the history behind the ageless invention.
Invented in 1858, theyre designed to make an airtight seal when heated, making them ideal for preserving food. Their vintage charm has become more popular than slap bracelets were in the 90s. Cooking for one with meals in a jar mason jar, mason jar recipes, mason. They are not rare, but certainly not nearly as common as the typical ball jars. John landis mason invented the mason jar on november 30, 1858. With a concentration on microhistories, the mission of the journal of the american revolution book series is to feature meticulous, ideally groundbreaking research and wellwritten narratives about unknown. 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. Root glass company, terre haute, indiana 19011932 the marks r. In 1884, ball corporation began manufacturing glass homecanning jars, the product that established ball as a household name and licensed masons design. 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.
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. Sep 24, 2015 my mother and aunt started canning in the 1960s and 70s, when the mason jar experienced another resurgence. Breathing new life into canning jar history modern roots. Improvedstyle mason patent 1858 quart antique fruit jar made by ball. When clayton attends college in southern california, he meets and falls in love with a dark, debutante from colorado.
Were going to enjoy this cocainefueled mason jar rocket. Vintage feature 8 things you want to know about the. Repurposing of feed sacks and the history of mason jars and the book was a. May 10, 2019 whether youve put your mason jar to use as a vase or pencil holder, salvage the lids for a project of their own. Ball regular mason jar 8 oz, set of 8 canning jars, with airtight lids bands.
This unmarked, mid 1800s model featured cork, which did little to preserve its contents. And if you bring home some fruit or vegetables and want to can, freeze, make jam, salsa or pickles, see this page for simple, reliable, illustrated canning, freezing or preserving directions. Ball mason jars ball mason glass preserving homemade jam gift jars 240ml pack of 6, 23 x 15 x 10 cm. Aug 17, 2014 vintage feature 8 things you want to know about the mason jar posted on august 17, 2014 by shelly822 in recent years folks have refallen in love with the mason jar. To send in a question for a future episode please email david or cindy. This book deals with how difficult life can be for college students like dating, friendships, homework, and family life. 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 converted his basement into one of the nicest display rooms i have ever seen.
I spent much of today foraging for stones to adorn my pond. Cleaning antique glass jars mason jars mason jar projects mason jar crafts mason jar diy diy projects vintage mason jars blue mason jars colored mason jars. There are many, many different mold numbers seen, having one, two, or three digits. Weve all been thereyou go to pour out a teaspoon of flour or baking soda. These are perfect for craft projects, drinks, desserts, and so much more. The quart size mason jar is the most common, but the pint sized jar is popular as well. When the patent expired in 1884, the ball brothers added the name mason to their jars, creating the ball mason jar. Ball perfect mason antique fruit jars information glass bottle marks. Joanns carries drinking mugs, canning jars, and all the accessories a mason could ask for, including wire handles and lids. Aug 29, 2016 mason jars are everywhere, but how did they get to be so ubiquitous. Sep 12, 2017 despite its seemingly limitless abilities, however, the mason jar does have some downsides, as pointed out by life without plastic in a recent newsletter. In the mason jar, clayton fincannon is a tennessee farm boy raised at the feet of his grandfather.
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. I had an incredible experience with christy at the mason jar. The closure consisted of a zinc coated threaded lid, and a reusable rubber ring, better known as a jar rubber, which made the jar airtight. Mason jar lifestyle hundreds of accessories to transform. 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. The late dick roller unearthed, researched and solved many mysteries in his years of working on fruit jars. 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. Some types of jars were produced during limited time periods. Both marks were frequently embossed rather lightly on the base, or along the lower heel of bottles, and sometimes the lettering is almost illegible. He and his grandfather leave letters for each other in a mason jar on his grandfathers desk. Mason paired the threaded and gasketed lid with a matching threaded glass jar that was reuseable. When clayton attends college in southern california, he meets and falls in love with a dark, debutante, from colorado. When i became an executive of a company that produces mason jars back in 2003, i never dreamed my life was going to be like this. Mason jars were not always the design icons they are today.
Jul 04, 2015 the typical mason jar is the pint mason jar with a standard lid. 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. Coffee and cocktails mason jar shaker and recipe book root7 uk. Antique blue root mason canning jar bubble glass by. 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. Love the history of the mason jari so remember many, many years ago when i visited my aunt on her farm in iowa, i admired her very old mason jars. How to tell if a mason jar is antique our pastimes. In this episode cindy answers more listener questions. We provide resource links to patents, books and research papers to help you go even deeper should you wish. Country and rusticloving partythrowers adore the knot shops highquality yet cheap mason jar drinking glasses.
Jar books in addition to our online magazine and annual volumes, journal of the american revolution also oversees a namesake book series. The root glass company was started in 1901 and their canning jar line was purchased by ball in 1908. 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. Creswick 1987, the root mason jars date from circa 1906 to 1909. This time, it was as part of the backtotheland diy movement, a reaction to the. Shake drinks with a regular lid, and switch to the perforated one to strain into glasses. History of the mason jar and a little more from my friends. Grab two mason jar lids, and drill a few holes in one, for this party trick. 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. With more than 60 of our best test kitchenapproved recipes, this little book is simply fun to use for any menu or celebration on your calendar. These old jars are fun to collect and can be valuable too. These are probably the version that started the mason jar craze and definitely need to be a staple for any serious mason jar crafter.
There were once many different manufacturers of this patented design. Mason jars are everywhere, but how did they get to be so ubiquitous. Drink a pint, use them for storage, or pickle your favorite vegetable. A little bit of mason jar history mason jar lifestyle. A printable size guide to help you determine what size mason jar accessories you need. Breathing new life into canning jar history modern roots blog. Vintage feature 8 things you want to know about the mason jar. That includes researching and sourcing the best books and products to help individuals master the skills they need in times like these and. It is frowned upon, not to mention probably destabilising, to remove capping stones from nearby walls even your own walls to turn them into lovely big flat pond topping stonesso i shall have to wait until a i can get on to a well known builders website without having to queue virtually for hours or b collect them myself. My small canning jar collection just grew enormously. The history behind this line of jars is fairly well known. If youre interested in designing your own, browse our mason jar drinkware that you can customize for any special occasion, from party favors to gifts paired with personalized christmas cards. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason.
Feb 5, 2020 lovely and functional ideas using old mason jars if you have spiration for getting that old mason jar look with new jars. We engaged university students, mason jar experts and professional writers to help tell this story. In 1882, henry putnam came up with a new kind of jar. Whitall of philadelphia, pa invented the millville jar. It was known for rock music, alternative rock, punk rock, hip hop, and heavy metal in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. And now that mason jars are on top, now that my fellow executives and i are goddamn beverage conquistadors, were going to enjoy this cocainefueled rocket ride for as long as it lasts. My mother and aunt started canning in the 1960s and 70s, when the mason jar experienced another resurgence. Kelli, those jars were made by root glass company of terre haute, indiana.
The ball mason jar was popular not only for its utility, but for its shape there were several molds used, lids and varying colors. Looking for history of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason, ball and kerr jars in 2020. Mason jars are a favorite of cooks, crafters, and anyone who loves to organize. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Collecting canning jars and the history of the common canning jar. I like this book because it is a combination of history and diy projects, writes sandra hopkins about the book, mason jar nation by joann moser. 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.
Create an extraordinary book club centerpiece and tablescape with a collection of vintage ball mason jars dressed up with book pages. Frequently asked questions fruit jars qnet internet access. Each one holds 16 ounces of your favorite beverage, whether it be freshsqueezed lemonade or smallbatch craft beer, and can be personalized to your liking with your logo, monogram or message. The mason jar was a nightclub and music venue in phoenix, arizona. One that he never was able to completely answer involves the drey jars. They share with us not only their passion but many ways to repurpose jars, from recipes to crafts, ideas to inspiration.
By autumn, every housewife had hundreds of quart and halfgallon jars stored in the basement or root cellar. I was drawn in by the transparency and honesty of the main character, finn, instantly. What was so great about this invention at the time. We hope you find our store the perfect stop for that little special something. To help you find a way to use them in your home, we compiled over 30 mason jar ideas. Small pictures in both black and white and color are interspersed with bits of history. The mason jar science book is a musthave experiment generator for budding scientists.
New listing cobalt blue qt masons jar patent 1858 with lid. The coffee and cocktails kit includes a recipe book with 12 unique cocktail creations by parisian bartender julie martin and a black tinted glass mason jar with. The glass was much thicker than single use containers, making it much more suitable for multiple uses. If you see 1858 on the mason jar, that is the patent date and not the date of the jars manufacture. It was a lot of fun uncovering the details of these inventions from the past 160 years. 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. By the early 1900s the fruit jars were dominant in america but were also exported to europe, south africa and australia.
These glass jars use to just be looked at as practical, utilitarian kitchen staples. 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. The mason jar is a new podcast from the circe institute podcast network in which acclaimed speakerblogger cindy rollins joins host david kern for a monthly exploration of the ideas, works, and influence of charlotte mason. Mix and match pieces of fabric, then put them to good use on the coffee table. Christy went above and beyond with her day of coordination services. Antique blue glass mason fruit canning jar with milk glass lined zinc lid. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Colors include emerald green, rare cobalt blue, amber, milk glass and aqua. These are also available from ball in the special color series. 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. Although intended for canning, it seems as though mason jars are used for everything but. Shop root mason jar in stock and ready to ship now. You will still find them commonly in antique stores.
The jars mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring. Although many of us are familiar with ball mason jars, theres. I own a natural soaps and body care store where i make my own products in buffalo, minnesota. About mason jar mayhem book 10 sugarcreek amish mysteries. The mason jar by james russell lingerfelt goodreads. When you refer to a mason jar, you are talking about a type of jar with screw threads at the mouth. Digger odell publications books about bottles, bottle digging and bottle collecting. Read and make a note of the rest of the raised text on the front of the jar. The mason jar by james russell lingerfelt, paperback barnes. Shop by price, type, and availability, online and instore. All with clear, pretty photography and clear directions that would be easy to follow for anyone trying mason jar crafts for the first time.
According to the fruit jar works, volume 2 by alice m. Since launching recap mason jar lids several years ago, we have met so many people like us who adore mason jars. 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 than ever. We sell the best accessories for your mason jars, ball jars, and canning jars. This is the timeline of how mason jars have changed over time. The jars mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring or band. The jar s mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring or band. Ball perfect mason canning jars summary, information, antique glass fruit jar history, collecting, background, overview. See more ideas about mason jars, jar and ball jars. Smart news keeping you current 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. How mason jars went from thrifty to hip smart news. Root mark on mason jars made of yellow green or light blue glass. The everpopular mason jar is perfect for serving, storing, and preserving recipes to eat now or enjoy later. Antiquesspring homecountry of originvintage sewingmason jars.