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1920 - 1940

Overview

round glass jar lightly cone shaped at top for screw lid opening

Historical information

Agee Mason Glass produced by Australian Glass Manufacturers (AGM) from the 1920's and were iconic home-preserving staples in Australia and New Zealand. The Name "Agee" derives from the initials for Australian Glass . Popular types included the clamp-top "Queen" jars (1920'-40's) and the "special" or "utility" jars (1940's)

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-126-81.228

Item type

Domestic Objects

Material

Glass

Width

10 cm

Height or length

17 cm

Inscriptions and markings

AGEE MASON JAR is print of risen glass this is enclosed in a risen square of risen glass

Contextual information

these Jars were a common piece of equipment in use in all country kitchens around the farming area of Ongerup

Keywords

Glass Jar

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Friday, 17 April, 2026

Completeness

94

Ongerup and Needilup district Museum

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