Jar [Agee preserving jar]

Object detail

Accession number

2010.705

Maker

Australian Glass Manufacturers

Description

A medium sized glass jar with a metal screw lid. Printed on the lid is 'Agee' and moulded on the jar is: 'Agee Special'. On the base is: 'NZ'.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Glass
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Australian Glass Manufacturers. Jar [Agee preserving jar], 2010.705. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tool, Canning Jar, Preserving Tools & Equipment for Materials Food Processing & Preparation T&E Food Processing Equipment

Production place

New Zealand

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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Tableware Liquid Drinkware Water Food storage containers Fluid Solution Mason jar Glass bottle Drinking water

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Hi Dana, I am doing some research on these jars and have found out that "the slot on the underside of the jar makes screwing and unscrewing easier (because the slot can be positioned over a bar shape nailed to a bench"

- Sarah Louise Exeter posted 2 years ago.

Hi there, is someone able to tell me what the purpose is of the groove on the bottom of this jar is? Thank you

- Dana Owens posted 3 years ago.

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