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I found this jar at a yard sale here in Tennessee. I have not been able to find much information on its history. Does anyone know anything? I know it is from Biloxi, Mississippi and I know it held oysters. I know it is prior to 1954 because they changed the name in August of that year. (Thank goodness!!) I have contacted the Maritime and Seafood Museum in Biloxi and am waiting to hear from them. I have also contacted the Historical Society there too. They directed me to the museum. I have attached a front, back, top and bottom picture. The back says 'Ball Ideal' and on the bottom is either a number '10' or 'QT'. Please, if you know anything about this jar or can direct me to someone who does, I would appreciate it so much! Thank You!
Ball JarsThe roots of the Ball Glass Manufacturing Company go back to 1880, when Fra…
The Ball logo on your jar was used from 1933-1960. The Nigger-Head Brand (un-censored and no offense intended) was used by the Aughinbaugh Canning Company which began operations under that name in 1947 in Biloxi, Miss. - The brand name was changed to Negro-Head (again, no offense intended) in 1954 under pressure from the NAACP. -- Your jar would be worth more to a collector of Black Historic Memorabilia.