Ever ordered a fancy milkshake with a crooked name and received it in a fat glass jar? This jar is known as the Mason jar. This American invention is primarily used for preserving pickles. Since it has found multiple uses in various domains. A mason jar is a glass jar that has a screw thread on its upper end. This screw thread will accept a metal cap this will press down on a separate disc lid against the rim. The invention of the Mason Jar became popular in farming culture in displaying pickles and jams. Over the years the use of the Mason Jar was innovated in numerous ways.
The invention of this unique jar is celebrated as National Mason Jar Day on 30 November every year. On this day people recreate the homely traditions of generations to pack jam and pickle recipes of grandmothers. These jars come in varied sizes and shapes. People prize the bounty of their gardens in these jars. Let us explore the history and celebration of National Mason’s Jar day.
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History Of Mason’s Jar
John Landis Mason was the creator of the design of the jar which is named after him. Later in 1859, Mason sold the patent rights of the jar to the Sheet Metal Screw Company of Lewis R. Boyd. The design lessened contact with food hence making the chances of the contents being less tainted.
Further in 1871, Mason and Boyd collaborated with Consolidated Fruit Jar Company. This led many glass makers to gain access to the patent of Mason’s design. This was followed by filing a patent infringement case in court. In 1859 court accepted Mason as the inventor of the jar’s structure. But the judge ruled since Mason took a prolonged time to protect his patent he lost his rights to the design patent.
Since the production of these jars was no longer protected many tried to bring improvements to the designs. One of the new variations includes adding a bead between the screw thread and the shoulder for sealing purposes. One design that became very popular was Ball Corporation’s 1913 design, ‘Perfect Jar’. In 1939, the corporation was producing 54 percent of the canning jars in the United States.
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Celebrating Mason’s Jar Day
National Mason’s Jar Day observes the invention and versatility of the Mason Jar. Misty Campbell-Olbert started the celebration with the company Unboxing the Bizzare. The website and company pack gift boxes based on odd and weird holidays. Traditions of this unique holiday include sharing these jars with families and friends stuffed with their favorite edibles. People can fill these jars with jams, salsa, pickles, chocolates, berries, or any other fruit.
People are however getting more creative in making these presents for their loved ones. Cafes have ranked first in being innovative with Mason Jar. We now eat pastries, shakes, smoothies, or ice creams put in Mason jars. Candles jars are becoming are making the new rustic aesthetic.
Mason Jars are an excellent choice for making a small vase for your study. Petty flowers like daisies, Kenilworth Ivy, thyme, and rock cress from your gardens are perfect to spruce up the room. So this holiday, don’t hesitate to bring your bizarre idea to decades-old Mason Jar.
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