Vintage Cookie JarsteemCreated with Sketch.

in #vintage4 years ago (edited)
This is the ceramic cookie jar that I remember being in our house when I was a child. I always thought it was adorable, so my parents gave it to me many years ago when they were no longer using it. It has graced at least four kitchens, if not five, since I've had it and it always makes me smile. For the past few years, it has been packed-away in storage building with most of my possessions, which I am now going through in addition to Mom's and Dad's things. I was so thrilled to find this again and make sure it was still okay!

In the 1960s and prior, this was the type of container in which cookies were placed once they cooled from the baking process. Tupperware® and similar products have almost exclusively replaced many of these charming cookie jars from households. Granted, this container is not airtight, as it does not have a rubber seal around the lid, but it is certainly perfect for storing pre-packaged snacks. Air-tightness might not be an issue in larger families where fresh-baked contents would be consumed within a day or two.

The face of the Cocker Spaniel puppy is so sweet, and I like the basket-weave pattern on the base of the jar. Even the word "Cookies" is rendered in a stylish, quite interesting font. On the pebble-patterned bottom of the container are what might be the letters "MC" but it is difficult to be certain. No other markings can be seen. So, I'm not sure if this was a commercially-made item, or whether it was handmade by an individual potter. Due to the complexity of the piece, I am leaning towards the former, although some amazing pieces of pottery have been made by talented artists.

I wish I could remember the provenance of this item, if I ever knew it. I imagine that my mother probably told me, long ago, where she acquired it, whether it was a housewarming gift from a friend or relative, or perhaps a wedding present when she and Dad married, but I cannot recall. 😕

But, I definitely remember this item, perched on the back of the kitchen counter, when I was a child, and am thrilled to be able to give it a home after all these years and to appreciate the significance behind it!

 😊


31-Oct-2019

Sort:  

Very very cool piece thing!
thanks for sharing a bit from your childhood, @thekittygirl

and thanks for sharing on #pypt @pypt

I think you deserve some $trdo

Congratulations @pixelfan, you are successfuly trended the post that shared by @thekittygirl!
@thekittygirl will receive 0.45632363 TRDO & @pixelfan will get 0.30421575 TRDO curation in 3 Days from Post Created Date!

"Call TRDO, Your Comment Worth Something!"

To view or trade TRDO go to steem-engine.com
Join TRDO Discord Channel or Join TRDO Web Site

What a gorgeous jar. And what history. A treasure.

Just looking at that jar makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside! Such a great piece. I'm glad you found it and brought it out to bring daily pleasure again. It was much more simple, but I remember the glass candy jar my grandmother always had at her house. I took it for granted as a kid, but now the thought of it brings an overwhelming sense of HER to my mind. I'll have to ask my mother if she kept it.

pixresteemer_incognito_angel_mini.png
Bang, I did it again... I just resteemed your post!
Week 7 of my contest just started...check it out!
Pixresteemer is also listed as promoter on The Steemians Directory
7

I remember my Mom... she had three cookie jars, one for each of us, her kids! It was to keep my brothers from eating too many cookies, hahaha.
Great photos. The cookie jar blended so well with the texture of your wall.
Have fun today, my friend @thekittygirl and take care. 😍🎃🎃🎃🌺🤙

Ohh that is so adorable and so good its still with you ;)

Coin Marketplace

STEEM 0.36
TRX 0.12
JST 0.040
BTC 70446.49
ETH 3571.68
USDT 1.00
SBD 4.73