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Glass preserving jar
1920 - 1940Overview
round glass jar, has straight side up untill the neck where it's curved in to a ribbed top for a srew in lid
Historical information
Agee Utility jars, were produced by Australian Glass Manufacturers (AGM) from the 1940s, were iconic , thick glass preserving jars featuring screw-band lids designed for home canning. As part of the "Agee" Australian glass) brand originating in the 1920s-30s, these durable jars were essential for preserving food during periods of shortage,
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Details
Registration number
cwa-org-126-81.229
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Glass
Width
12 cm
Height or length
25 cm
Inscriptions and markings
body of jar has AGEE UTILITY with a straight line between the 2 words
Contextual information
this type of preserving jar was very common within the farming area of Ongerup, as home gardens were common so vegetables and fruit was home grown, as in the early days of settlement the shops weren't plentiful.
Keywords
Glass Jar
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Friday, 17 April, 2026
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