Ill. Pacific Glass jar...id please.

[elmoleaf]

I know this is an Illinois Pacific Glass Co. jar from the 1920s. But, would this have been used for canning, or just was from something bought in a store?

If for canning, would it have had a metal closure/lid like the "improved everlasting" jar?
Thank you.

 

[BottleArchaeologist]

That is a typical food jar of the times. Probably held mayonaise or a meat product. This would not have been used for canning as the seal would not be tight enough.

BA

 

[Humabdos]

While it may be a typical food jar some of them could be used for canning. By the looks of the chips under the lip it had a lid similar to the Improved Everlasting jar.
Here's a photo of my set.
Glen

 

[elmoleaf]

Glen,
Does that jar use a glass insert with a rubber ring?
Are those glass lids marked?
Thanks.

 

[Humabdos]

Yes it's a glass lid with a rubber RB#954 has pat. date : Aug 22 05 The qt is fairly easy to find but the half ga and the pint are a bit scarce with good lids.
Glen