The Evolution of the Mason Jar: A Symbol of American Innovation — Garrard Central Record

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The Evolution of the Mason Jar: A Symbol of American Innovation — Garrard Central Record

The Mason jar, a quintessential symbol of American ingenuity, has a storied past that intertwines with the culinary and cultural fabric of the United States. Its journey from a patented invention in 1858 by John Mason, who introduced the first canning jar with a screw top, to an everyday kitchen staple demonstrates the evolution of food preservation and home canning practices over the years.After Mason's patent expired in 1879, the marketplace s…