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A Brief History of Kerr Mason Jars

TheKerr Glass Manufacturing Co. began in Portland, OR in 1904. Though it was not actually a manufacturer at its inception, Kerr offered the 'Economy' brand of mason jar produced for them by the Illinois-Pacific Glass Co..

The Kerr name first appeared on a mason jar in 1915 as 'Kerr Economy'. Later, the "Economy" was dropped, and the Kerr name was featured prominently, along with "Self Sealing", as 'Kerr Self Sealing Trademark Reg'. "Self Sealing" was first trademarked by Kerr in 1934, but the term was first used by Kerr as far back as 1904.

Since then, Kerr has grown to be the most recognizable American mason jar brand next to Ball, and one of very few mason jar brands still in production over a century later. In 1992 the Kerr glass plants, along with the rights to the Kerr trademark, were acquired by the Ball Corporation, later spun off it's canning jar business into what would ultimately be known as Jarden Home Brands which owns the Ball, Kerr, Bernardin, and Golden Harvest

Hope fulfilled

I must admit I was a little worried the lid wouldn't fit the jar properly, but when it arrived and my gf tried it out, she was thrilled that it fit so well.

We look forward to making more purchases from these folks!

Nice Vintage Jars

Nice vintage quart size mason jars. As described, well packaged and arrived promptly. Was nice to be able to by twelve at one time with the bulk option.

Review requests too vague and getting annoying

I bought several items from you. "Request for review" previously received never identified which item you want reviewed.Neither does this one.
I submitted a review in answer to the first request - and it posted under the wrong item. I'm not wasting my time trying again. You want a review, try saying which product you want reviewed.

Great to deal with

Everything I have purchased has been fast shipping and good quality, Keep up the good work

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Sourced my rare GEM glass lids with rings.
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A Brief History of Kerr Mason Jars

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