Question concerning Midget Mason jars

[LC]

Because of the small opening in the jar , I have always wondered if they were used for specific things like sauces or something to that effect .

 

[capsoda]

Here is a pair. Not the greatest pic.

 

[LC]

They look pretty good to me Cap !

 

[cyberdigger]

They look downright huge in front of that paper border on the wall..[]

 

[GuntherHess]

I dont know the exact date but the midget jars were ended fairly early.
One of the jar people can probably tell you.
The lid size would be the reason. They just went to the pints with the normal lids. Then people could use the regular lids and the opening of the jar was bigger. Probably made it easier to make the molds too.

 

[cookie]

A picture of a real nice midget....I tend to agree with Matt..I think these jars were phased out for a cople of reasons...practicality and cost.

 

[jarsnstuff]

Another thought along those same lines... I've never seen a "real" midget with a smooth lip, so that would make their demise some time before 1900. Here's a not-so-good photo of our set of 4 Mason's Patents. The half pint is unembossed.

 

[jarsnstuff]

Sorry, I thought I had a better pic & deleted the one I put in there. But, I can't find it so here's the lousy photo again.

 

[GuntherHess]

Midgets have lug lids which indicate they are early mason jars.

 

[cyberdigger]

Mine has a big ole number 42 on the base.. if that is at all helpful..[8|]