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preserving jar
1920 - 1940Overview
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
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Last modified
Monday, 27 April, 2026
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