Antique “Napanee M ission” clear glass item s, like
the “TEA” jar with an alum inum lid, were likely
produced during the 1930s and 1940s for use in
Napanee kitchen cabinets. The “M ission” pattern,
featuring ribbed, arched panels and a sm ooth rect-
angular label area, was popular during
that era. These jars, often found in
vvaarriioouuss sizes for different kitchen
staples like coffee, tea, and spices, are
considered vintage or antique by collec-
tors today
The term “Napanee” refers to kitchen cabinets m an-
ufactured by the Coppes, Nichols & Co. in Nappanee,
Indian. These cabinets were popular in the early