Hocking Green Depression 64 oz. Cookie Canister / Jar

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The Hocking Glass Company came into existence when Isaac J. Collins and six friends raised $8000 to buy the Lancaster Carbon Company (nicknamed the "Black Cat") in Lancaster, OH when it went into receivership in 1905. Mr. Collins, a native of Salisbury, MD, had been working in the decorating department of the Ohio Flint Glass Company when this opportunity arose. Unfortunately, the original $8000 was not a sufficient amount to purchase and to operate the new company, so Mr. Collins enlisted the help of Mr. E. B. Good. With a check for $17,000 provided by Mr. Good, one building, two day-tanks, and 50 employees, Mr. Collins was able to begin Hocking Glass Company operations. The company, named for the Hocking River near which the plant was located, made and sold approximately $20,000 worth of glassware in the first year. But in 1924, the "Black Cat" burned to the ground. Mr. Collins and his associates were not discouraged. They managed to raise the funding to rebuild a facility that was specifically designed for the production of glassware. It became known as Plant 1. Later that same year, the Company also purchased controlling interest in the Lancaster Glass Company (later to be called Plant 2) and the Standard Glass Manufacturing Company with plants in Bremen and Canal Winchester, OH. The development of a revolutionary machine that automatically pressed glass saved the Company when the Great Depression hit. The new machine raised production rates from one item per minute to over 30 items per minute. With the stock market crash in 1929, the Company responded by developing a 15-mold machine that produced 90 pieces of blown glass per minute. This allowed the Company to sell tumblers "two for a nickel" and thus survive the Depression when so many other companies vanished. Hocking Glass Company entered the glass container business in 1931 with the purchase of 50% of the General Glass Company , which in turn acquired Turner Glass Company of Winchester, IN. In 1934, Hocking and its subsidiary developed the first one-way beer bottle. Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation came into existence on December 31, 1937 when the Anchor Cap and Closure Corporation and its subsidiaries merged with the Hocking Glass Company . Green Transparent is one of the Hocking Glass Company 's most collectible colors. This Hoosier style 64 oz. Cookie Canister or Jar has a screw-on lid and a silver and black diagonal foil label. The label is worn as is apparent in the pictures, so I am providing a complete grouping of new/reproduction canister labels that fit the Cookie Canister as well as all the other Hocking Glass Canisters and Shakers from this same series. If you should want to leave the original label on the jar, you can. If you desire a fresher or newer look, you have the option to change the label with the sheet provided. The Hoosier style Cookie Canister stands 8" tall and is 6 ½" square. The lid is worn, but could be refurbished. The jar is in wonderful condition. Please email with questions or comments. We are always willing to send additional pictures. I don't relist unsold items on eBay, so happy bidding!!! Check out my other items ! Shipping and Payment Instructions : We prepare all packages for shipping via USPS Priority Mail at auction end. We charge actual Priority Mail shipping, insurance (when applicable) and a $1.25 packaging fee. To estimate shipping, our zip code is 26101 (West Virginia). Insurance is required on all breakable items...no exceptions!! If you should choose NO insurance on a non-breakable item, we cannot be held responsible for postal damage or loss. We accept cash, personal check or money order. Sorry, PayPal is NOT an option. PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO: MILLIE COTY . We use the eBay CHECKOUT system. Please respond as this will notify us of your having received the invoice, confirm your address, and help us to prepare your purchase for shipping. Payment is due within 10 days!! T are no exceptions. At the end of this 10 day payment period, the non-paying bidder will be repor... read more

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