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Jam pot
Submitted by midcenturydesigner on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 7:40am
Hygieneware jam or honey pot
I kind of like these glass containers with screw-on plastic lids.
Hygieneware, 1950's or early 60's
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Re: Jam pot
When I look at the styling of this jar, I think it's traditional 40s meets late 50s. The molded rings and lid are a bit more functional and ornamental than simplified. Had you designed this lid in that time period with the intention of creating something modern, I'm guessing it would have a more dramatic, sleeker aesthetic. If it didn't have the affixed green textured ring, I would have almost thought it depression era, since the top has almost a bakelite look. I'm not sure if it would meet my criteria for depression modern, which certainly could include the molded rings.
I am very interested in how you view this jar in terms of modernity. What are the features you see that are consistent with modern styling?
Re: Jam pot
The thing about this jam pot is that it appears to be an early stab at modernity. The glass carries the more traditional decorative feature - the green pebbled band and the two gold bands which have mostly been rubbed out. The lid, however, is plastic and very plain.
In contrast another glass and plastic item from the same company - Hygene Ware (yes, correct spelling) - which I shall be posting later, has a much plainer glass and a more 'stylish' plastic top which combines both lid and handle and a sliding opening.
It is interesting to see the contrast.
Re: Jam pot
A few American companies used this pebbled decorative treatment in the 50's and 60's, but it was applied to more modern, hostess ware shapes. Colony Glass for Gailstyn's Glazed-Glo line comes to mind.