Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
1968.056.007 |
Object Name |
Jug |
Title |
HEINZ Vinegar Jug |
Lexicon category |
7: Distribution & Transportation Artifact |
Year Range from |
1906 |
Year Range to |
1915 |
Artist |
H. J. Heinz Company |
Made |
Unknown pottery |
Place of Origin |
United States of America |
Description |
This is a one-quart capacity jug, from an unknown pottery. It is a glazed stoneware ceramic jug, and formerly held vinegar. There is an off-white glaze on the cylindrical body of the jug, and a dark glaze on the conical shoulder and handle area. There is still a cork stopper in place. There is still a printed paper label attached to the jug. "59% Acetic" "HEINZ established 1869 Distilled" "Strength" "White Pickling and Table Vinegar made from corn, rye and barley malt" "Heinz 57 Varieties Pure Food Products Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. H. J. Heinz Company New York Pittsburgh Chicago London Makers Guaranteed by H. J. Heinz Co. under the Food and Drugs Act of June 30, 1906 Registry No. 55Z." Another small paper label is present on the back, under the handle. It is only partial and the only lettering decipherable is "..OTOR" "...AMING". |
Provenance |
The label on it identifies that it once held HEINZ brand vinegar, and that the product was registered on June 30, 1906. Therefore, this jug likely dates from the 1906-1915 period. The item was used in Owen Sound, Grey County, but its American pottery of origin is not known. It belonged to the Alexander W. McFaul family, who owned a grocery store in Owen Sound. The store closed in 1934. The McFauls resided at 922 2nd Ave. West. The item later belonged to R. C. McFaul (Robert Cecil McFaul), and then by his wife, Winnifred McFaul (née King). |
Collection |
Bottles & Equipment, 20th-c Collection |
Material |
Ceramic/Glaze/Paper/Ink/Glue |
Dimensions |
H-20 Dia-11.9 cm |
Found |
Owen Sound, Grey County |
People |
McFaul McFaul, Alexander McFaul, R. C. |
Subjects |
Containers Vinegar industry |
Function |
A portable storage and pouring container for vinegar. It was a re-usable container. A cork stopper was used to close it. |