Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
1973.107.002 |
Object Name |
Jar |
Title |
Tiered Glass Jar (1932 Pattern) |
Lexicon category |
5: T&E For Science & Technology |
Date |
1932+ |
Artist |
Dominion Glass Company |
Made |
Dominion Glass Co. |
Place of Origin |
Canada |
Description |
Tiered shape clear glass jar, circa 1932. It has a glass pattern registered date of "1932" moulded. The underside of the base is embossed with "REG. 1932" in lettering 7 mm high. There is a 2.6 cm diameter circle centrally, an embossed "1" and an embossed "D" in a diamond mark [=Dominion Glass]. |
Makers mark |
The underside of the base is embossed with "REG. 1932" in lettering 7 mm high. There is a 2.6 cm diameter circle centrally, an embossed "1" and an embossed "D" in a diamond mark [=Dominion Glass] |
Provenance |
This jar's design was registered in 1932. It was made by Dominion Glass in Canada. The jar was used at Owen Sound, Grey County, by the Merritt family. Dominion Glass was created in 1913, when the Diamond Flint Glass Co. (Limited) and other companies merged. The Dominion Glass Company Limited was known as such until 1976. In 1987, it was known as Domglas Inc. |
Collection |
Food Service Tools & Equipment |
Material |
Glass |
Dimensions |
H-15.5 Dia-9.5 cm |
Found |
Owen Sound, Grey County |
People |
Merritt, W. Hamilton |
Subjects |
The Great Depression Art Deco |