Bibliograph

Mason jar nation, the jars that changed America and 50 clever ways to use them today, JoAnn Moser

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Label

Mason jar nation, the jars that changed America and 50 clever ways to use them today, JoAnn Moser

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 142)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mason jar nation

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

923650587

Responsibility statement

JoAnn Moser

Sub title

the jars that changed America and 50 clever ways to use them today

Summary

"Mason Jar Nation begins by exploring the Mason jar's impact on America since its 1858 patent.... With its hermetically sealable two-piece lid and thick glass sides, the Mason jar changed the way mid-nineteenth century Americans fed their families. Although the popularity of the jars ebbed significantly from the 1950s until the turn of the century, interest in them has exploded in the past few years.... Younger generations, including Millenials, have adopted the iconic jars as emblems of a more sustainable time. The humble Mason jar has been 'discovered' as a versatile and beautiful material for creating craft items such as chandeliers, luminaries, planters, containers, and upcycled art. The second half of Mason Jar Nation features over 50 of these adaptations ...."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- History -- Collecting jars -- Technical information -- The projects: Crafts ; In the garden ; In the kitchen ; Inspired storage ; Lighting and lanterns

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