Miniature Crock

Before the introduction of Ball Mason canning jars these small crocks were used to preserve everything from sausage to blackberry jam. This time of year saw the ripening of the delicious native berries and farm wives were busy picking and processing the fruit. After preparing jam, the hot mixture was poured into these jars and the top was sealed with a white cloth dipped in liquid beeswax tied over the top. The opening was untied and the product was savored all year long. 

 

Information taken from Foxfire 1.  Photos courtesy of the author.