I bought this jar last weekend at an estate sale.
It got me to thinking how much I like jars. I like that they come in so many shapes and sizes. I like how they provide such attractive storage in my studio. I counted them up and I have over 114 of them out there.
Sometimes I am attracted to them because of their labels and the old fashioned graphics.
But one of the REAL reasons that I like them is because of their lids. This is the lid for the jar I picked up this weekend in the top photo.
Often at estate sales, I will find a lid and no jar that goes with it. If it has great graphics and the price is right I will buy it (I can always find a jar to fit). People liked to save jar lids.
Jar lids of today are pretty plain compared to their vintage counterparts. I like how this theatrical cream told the buyer it was sensibly priced.
Often you will see a familiar figure on one of these old lids...like Elsie the Cow that has in use since 1936 and still is around today.
Kraft had quite a variety of jar lids for all its different products and I like how they each had a different look about them.
This jar lid tells you exactly where to use the relish..bring on those hot-dogs and hamburgers.
This jar lid was probably pre-Costco. The slogan on the side of the cream cheese box reads "Never sold in bulk".
Sometimes a jar lid was a mini advertisement. Kraft foods was a sponsor for this radio show called "The Great Gildersleeve" and used a lid to advertise it. This show ran from 1940-54. I had never heard of it so had to do a little googling.
This is my one of my favorite lids, not because I am a fan of sandwich spread, but because of the great kid graphic on it.
I might have had to buy this product just to get the cute lid..fortunately for me I found it at an estate sale(no jar attached)!
Silly collection today. But half my collections are silly! If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "show me your collection of _____." You just never know.
What a great collection!
Just what I needed to see this morning......brought a smile to my face :-)
I never even thought of looking
at jar lids for their graphics before. I love jars too but all mine have plain lids on them.Such a great way to show off and to admire collections!
Posted by: Doreen | January 17, 2012 at 06:52 AM
I really believe we are kindred spirits! I LOVE this collection. There is nothing like a good font. Talk about making me happy. So, so cute!
Posted by: Melissa | January 17, 2012 at 07:57 AM
This collection is awesome! Love the relish lid! I look for old jars but they are hard to find. Yours are great!
Posted by: Kim G. | January 17, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Love the graphics on your jar lids. Your collections never cease to amaze.
PS. So...are you getting snow in your state? I glanced at the weather map at lunch and it looked like you might be getting some of that white stuff!
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | January 17, 2012 at 11:16 AM
I've always loved jar lids, too. I thought I was probably the only one who liked them. Glad to know I'm not alone.
Posted by: janet | January 17, 2012 at 11:17 AM
What is it about jars??? I like them too. I love how yours look all lined up on the shelf...very happy!
Posted by: Annette | January 17, 2012 at 11:57 AM
I think this is one I will read over and over. Amazing detail that makes me think I should actually dig through the jars of nails in the garages and stand on stools to see into the cupboards of sales....smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | January 17, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Nice!! the graphics are soooo cool. Why don't they make stuff like that now??? Collection 88?? Think you can make it to 100??
Posted by: Elma | January 17, 2012 at 04:17 PM
I love jars too Laurie. I have lots of big ones filled with buttons. A couple of months ago I bought a huge box filed with old jars full of nails, screws, thing-a-ma-bobs and what-cha-ma-call-its. $2 for a box full of happiness.
I also have a confession to make. I save plastic lids of all kinds. I have a huge bag of them in my shed. One day I am going to make something really cool and colorful. But in the mean time I'm just saving them. ;)
Debra
Posted by: Debra Ganas | January 17, 2012 at 04:20 PM
A collection that most people can relate to, who doesn't love a good jar? I have many jars and I don't really need more but I can't seem to pass them up! You never know what you could put in it and it has the added bonus of being see through! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Marci | January 17, 2012 at 06:33 PM
I'm partial to that honey lid, but there are lots of cute ones here!
Posted by: barbara | January 18, 2012 at 05:25 AM
I've been known to ask to buy "only the jar" at yard sales when I find them full of old nails and such. Half the time, they just give it to me or let me buy it for a dime because they think I have "lost it." Ha on them! Your jar lids make me happy!
Posted by: Shara | January 18, 2012 at 07:50 AM
Hello. I'm 65 and I also remember the Great Gildersleeve as a TV show in the early 50's. I used to love it as a tot.
Posted by: Ronda Liebert | February 12, 2012 at 07:57 AM