Rare PAIR OF OLD ABE EAGLE Milk Glass Covered Jars Antique, USA CENTENNIAL c1875

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Rare PAIR OF "OLD ABE" EAGLE Milk Glass Covered Jars Antique, USA CENTENNIAL c1875
Each of these very
rare PAIR OF "OLD ABE" EAGLE Milk Glass Covered Jars
:
- is well-modeled in high relief, with top cover depicting head and shoulders of an eagle, and a base with the body of the standing eagle perched on a round raised plinth, above a shield is a banner inscribed “E Pluribus Unum”. This object is emblematic of the Great Seal of the United States adopted June 20, 1782;
- has a base with a raised rim edge, elevating the base slightly;
- has a fitted rim between top and bottom; the has an inside rim ledge projecting up from the bottom so that the top slips neatly inside the edge of the base to hold it secure;
- is mould formed pressed glass, with very good design and detail, and is Milk Glass or opaline with opalescence and “fire”;
- was manufactured by Central Glass Company (1863– 1939), Wheeling, WV, USA.
Dimensions (each):                    6.5 in. Tall X 2.9 in Wide X 2.9 in. Deep
Weight (total):                            1 Lb., 10.3 Oz.
The estimated date is circa 1875.
These rare PAIR OF OLD ABE EAGLE Milk Glass Covered Jars are in very good condition- it is noted on #2 there is a cooling line across the shield, and a very slight lean to the body, both from the original making. Otherwise, condition status includes minimal normal wear and rubbing. Overall, this work is sound, having no other chips, cracks, major defects, or other apparent repairs or restorations. This item is sold as is, as described. Please see all photos which are a part of this description.  Photos have been taken in indirect sunlight, reflections and lighting spots and shadows that may appear as irregularities do not necessarily indicate defects and are not necessarily chips, cracks, or discoloration.
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Old Abe History—The Jar
Milk Glass Mustard Jar in the shape of an Eagle circa 1876. This amazing jar was dubbed the "Old Abe" jar by collectors. The jar features an eagle standing behind a shield and draped with a ribbon which reads "E. PLURIBUS UNUM." Following the end of the American Civil War, Americans wanted to celebrate the nation's 100th birthday. As part of the celebration an International Exhibition was suggested. After years of planning and anticipation, the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil & Mine opened at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA on May 10, 1876. The exhibition lasted for six months, closing on November 10, 1876. About 10 million visitors attended (about 20% of the population of the U.S.A. at that time). The design of this jar was produced for and shown at the Exhibition; its design celebrates America's Centennial. Today, there is an example of this jar at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum in Canton, Ohio.
Old Abe History- The Bird
Old Abe was captured as a baby bald eaglet in 1861 by Ahgamahwegezhig (Chief Sky). He was sold for a bushel of corn to Daniel McCann, a rich aristocrat, to be kept as a family pet. It turns out, however, that keeping a bald eagle as a pet was more of an expensive headache than McCann originally thought.
So, Abe was again sold for a whole .50 (paid in quarters, partly borrowed from friend) to Capt. John E. Perkins of a Wisconsin Militia, The Eau Claire Badgers. The Badgers then quickly became the Eau Claire Eagles — because of this bird. When his unit was activated and re-designated as the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment to enter the American Civil War, Perkins decided to finally give the baby bird a name — “Old Abe.”
Old Abe, the ‘Screaming’ Eagle Old Abe served as a mascot several years.
Perkins brought Abe into every battle in which he and his unit fought. The 8th Wisconsin VIR fought across the Western Theater. It is said that wherever Perkins’ unit went, Abe’s battle cry was heard across the battlefield, thereby earning the title of “screaming eagle.” As he flew overhead, the Union troops would be reinvigorated. At the Battle of Corinth, Mississippi, Confederate Gen. Sterling Price said, “That bird must be captured or killed at all hazards. I would rather get that eagle than capture a whole brigade or a dozen battle flags!”
Abe saw 36 battles and was wounded twice but still kept intimidating Confederate troops with his cries.
When the 8th Wisconsin was mustered back home in late 1864, Old Abe the ‘Screaming’ Eagle followed. He had become a celebrity to everyone in Wisconsin. People came from far and wide to see the war eagle. He made tours across the country and was used to raise funds for veterans’ issues.
Old Abe passed due to complications caused by smoke inhalation in 1881. His remains were preserved and displayed at the Wisconsin Capital building until a fire destroyed the display in 1904. A few of Old Abe’s feathers remain very carefully preserved at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Museum in Madison.
His likeness would be used in 1921 by the newly formed 101st when they were still an Army Reserve unit. They were then activated to Regular Army in 1942. Maj. Gen. William C. Lee said, “[our division] has no history, but it has a rendezvous with destiny.”
In more recent times, The 101st Airborne has adopted Old Abe as their mascot symbol, and prove his sentiment true time and time again with the Old Abe patch on their shoulders.
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