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100 1 _aJarves, Deming,
_d1790-1869
245 1 0 _aReminiscences of Glass-making
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-11-25
508 _aProduced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Reminiscences of Glass-making" by Deming Jarves is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of the history and development of glass-making, detailing the techniques, materials, and cultural significance of the craft over the centuries. It also touches on the advancements in glass production in America, particularly as the art transitioned from Europe to the New World. At the start of the book, Jarves reflects on the ancient origins of glass-making, noting its mysterious allure and the complexity of turning opaque materials into transparent objects. He discusses the contributions of various cultures, from the Egyptians to the Venetians, in developing glass artistry, and highlights the gradual democratization of glass products, making them accessible to wider social classes. The opening sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the craft’s evolution, the technological innovations that transformed glass-making, and the personal stories that illustrate the romance of this elegant art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGlass manufacture
653 _aGlass manufacture -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44284
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