Ball canning jar   Save
Ohio History Connection Museum Collections
Description: Front view of Ball canning jar, made of aqua colored glass and with a threaded rim and metal screw cap. The cap is marked "Ball" on the top. The interior of the cap is lined with white porcelain and marked "GENUINE ZINC CAP / FOR BALL MASON JARS." The front of the jar is also marked "Ball" in script. A red rubber ring sits inside the jar. The jar dates from 1900-1960. Jars like these are used for home canning and preserving of food. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05410
Subjects: Canning and preserving; Kitchen utensils--United States--History
Places: Ohio