History of mason jars book

I like this book because it is a combination of history. The wooly mason jar rughooking public group facebook. It includes several ball blue books dating back to 1930. The threaded neck on glass jars that we take for granted today was once a major innovation. I see the same mason jar articles published over and over, and i. Treasure trove mason jar diy, mason jar decorations. Although this was indeed the date of issue of a patent to john landis mason, jars bearing. Ball mason jars are a type of home canning jar made by the ball corporation. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique mason, ball.

The author gives the reader a good history of the company that developed this popular glassware. Lucy richard owner and formulation of the wooly mason jar color wheel dye system the group is for. This book is probably the best selling jar and bottle book ever published. For a great summary of the history of many of the insulator manufactures that also produced fruit jars, be sure to read tom g.

The original mason jar is born in the days before refrigeration, it was a challenge to keep food from spoiling. How mason jars took over the world myrecipes extra crispy. Introducing ball freezer jars the airtight lid ensures food stays fresh until youre ready to use it. Even though mason jars can be purchased at just about any store these days and have a multitude of uses, their creator, john l.

The company started making mason jars back in and many people today still use these for canning, or collect the jars as a. This book deals with how difficult life can be for college students like dating, friendships, homework, and family life. Production of these jars may have been as early as the 1850s, and continued until 1900 or beyond. Five brothers from buffalo, new york, established the company that went on to become known as the ball corporation and to be most well known to home canners, anyway for its home canning products. A history of mason jars and a recipe for lunch salisbury. They made actual mason jars for home canning, as well. 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. John landis mason invented the mason jar on november 30, 1858. Mason jars are a symbol for the american howto spirit and heart of the home. Purchasing such items as a set, rather than individually, will often lower the total purchase cost. There is this unexplainable endearing quality that provides comfort. The sturdy glass jars with their airtight seals have been a favorite for making preserves, pickles, and more and. Mason jars are a favorite of cooks, crafters, and anyone who loves to organize. For more uses of mason jars or to know more about the history of mason jars, check out mason jar nation.

If you see 1858 on the mason jar, that is the patent date and not the date of the jar s manufacture. John mason developed and patented the first mason jar. Booksballmason australia ball mason jars australia. How to date old ball mason jars with pictures wikihow. It may be holding buttons, dried herbs or clothespins. You will still find them commonly in antique stores. Ever since john landis mason got the mason jar patent on november 30th, 1858, hundreds of different mason jar designs by scores of different glassmakers were created. Glass jars with this embossed marking was the most popular jar for home canning ever produced in the united states.

Here is the brief history of how modern canning methods came to be. Breathing new life into canning jar history modern roots. The jars mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring or band. Mason jar projects mason jar crafts mason jar diy diy projects kerr mason jars vintage mason jars painted mason jars colored mason jars colored glass vintage kitchen with all the stuff my family comes across this could be good info. History of mason jars things you didnt know about mason. The brothersedmund, frank, george, lucius and williammoved the company from buffalo, new york, to muncie, indiana, in 1887 to take advantage of abundant natural gas reserves essential to making glass. Collecting canning jars and the history of the common canning jar.

Integral to this process is the mason jar, which was created in 1858 by. Ruth treloar february 7th 2012 hi, ive some glass canning jars with glass lids. I often make speaking engagements on vintage aprons, repurposing of feed sacks and the history of mason jars and the book was a great resource. The ball brothers buffalo jars, which were made in such sizes as halfgallon, pint, and midget, were manufactured during a part of 1884, 1885, and 1886. Mason jars but in 1858, an inventor and tin smith from new york city, john l. 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.

Mason jars revolutionized home canning the book also talks about tomato. In 1884, ball corporation began manufacturing glass homecanning jars, the product that established ball as a household name and licensed masons design. History of mason jars things you didnt know about mason jars. He invented a machine that could cut threads into lids, which made it practical to manufacture a jar with a reusable, screwon, lid. Around 1884, when the brothers discovered that the patent covering the mason improved fruit jar had expired, their company began manufacturing canning jars in their glassworks. Mason jars got their name from american john landis mason, who patented a glass jar with a threaded neck and screwon zinc lid in 1858.

In 1884, the brothers began making glass homecanning jars, the product that established ball as a household name. The invention of canning food is attributed to a french chef from paris, called nicolas appert. Rather, 1858 is the year that john mason was granted a patent for his mason jar design, and the ball company used this patent year on many jars. The jar s mouth has a screw thread on its outer perimeter to accept a metal ring. Ball mason jars were produced for many years with the year 1858 printed on them, but this is no indication of the age of jar itself. A hundred and fifty years ago, these jars meant survival, authenticity, repurposed, in a mason jar.

If youre interested and close by, attend one of the clubs meetings, which meets regularly at minnetrista. French chef nicolas appert invented the method of preserving food by enclosing it in sealed. Early efforts by the french in 1806 involved finicky, messy wax seals on dark jars, which wasnt too effective. Ball jar collectors look for closure types, embossing script styles and patent types to date and find the most valuable collectibles.

Fruit jars glass insulators collectors reference site. Youll meet enthusiastic and knowledgeable jar collectors, including club president dick cole. A short history of the mason jar walls with stories. Highly collectible ball jars include the pre1886 buffalo jars made in buffalo, mason jars with the 1858 patent embossed on them, and the pre1910 jars with ball improved mason or ball standard embossed on them. John mason invented a glass container with a screwon thread molded into its top and a. These vintage mason jars from the 1840s to the 1920s are the staple of retro country charm. He patented his invention in 1858 at the age of just 26. The ball perfect mason was a brand of glass fruit jar canning jar made by the ball bros. Jars used to hold the preserved guts minus the heart, which had the soul in it of a dead person. Invented in 1858, theyre designed to make an airtight seal when heated, making them ideal for preserving food. It doesnt bother me if my customers or new wanderers stumble in before i open. And that method was far too complicated for widespread home use. Atlas mason jars for home canning the hazelatlas company was an actual company from 1902 to 1964.

Mason s jars were made from a heavyweight glass that was able to. Jars are very useful for storing things, but they are also a part of americana, according to joann moser, the author of mason jar nation. Sealing food in jars to preserve it is a relatively recent method of food preservation. In 1884, ball corporation began manufacturing glass homecanning jars, the. Instantly recognizable by avid vintagelovers, the nov. Reads top to bottom mason star emblem jar it has been so hard for me to find any information on this specific kind. Masons developments made preserving food at home much easier and made the jars reusable. Confectioner nicolas appert, who, during the napoleonic wars, claimed a 12,000 franc prize from the french government for devising a heatbased food preservation method to prevent deadly foodborne illnesses among soldiers, is widely credited as. The idea of heatbased canning emerged in 1806 and was popularized by nicholas. See ball brothers glass company page, for a brief summary of that glass company. Moultons report kissin cousins a history of insulator and fruit jar manufacturers. History of the home canning jar and collecting antique. By the early 1900s the fruit jars were dominant in america but were also exported to europe, south africa and australia.

Unlock its potential with 40 dynamic experiments for budding scientists ages 8 and up. This book contains a brief history of the mason jar that is surprisingly interesting. It is noted that the earlier round jars may have a pinkish tint. The collectors guide to canning jars antique mason jars these vintage canning jars from the to the are the. But, as sue shepard writes in her book pickled, potted, and canned. Mason was a young inventor who came up with the concept of a metal screwon lid in 1858. Most of those containing the masons patent nov 30th 1858 marking on the glass were produced between that. Mason jars make an appearance in the guinness book of world records. 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. A good value guide is the collectors guide to old fruit jars red book 9 by douglas m. The pool of used fruit jars is a great place to find some of the less common items, such as vintage red mason jars and blue keystone glass canning jars. Integral to this process is the mason jar, which was created in 1858 by john landis mason, a new jersey native.

Mason paired the threaded and gasketed lid with a matching threaded glass jar that was reuseable. Books we stock a range of preserving jars to help you with the technicalities of preserving and to provide inspiration. The jars that changed america and 50 clever ways to use them today, by joann moser. Dick is a retired curator of business and industrial history at. Mason wasnt the only manufacturer to add this patent date to his jars, hence its vast proliferation. Canning, collector, jars, tincture bottle, glass tobacco container, mason, ball, meg with modern roots, i got to the store at about 9 a.