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FOLKART-CONVERSION OF ARTICLES TO NEW USES.

CANDLEHOLDER MADE FROM BABYFOOD JARS.

Submitter comment: TO MAKE THIS ITEM, YOU TAKE THREE BABY FOOD JARS AND GLUE THEM
TOGETHER, KEEP THE LIDS ON. WHEN GLUE IS SETTLED (ABOUT ONE NIGHT)
TAKE A COVER FROM ANOTHER JAR, ABOUT 2-3 INCHES WIDE AND PLACE ON
TOP OF THE JARS. THEN TAKE VARNISH AND WOOD PAINT AND APPLY
TO THE JARS AND LID. LET THAT SETTLE OVERNIGHT THEN DECORATE THE
INSIDE OF THE LID WITH TINY PLASTIC FLOWERS AND PLACE CANDLE IN THE
MIDDLE.
FUNCTIONAL SHIFT

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 48006

Subject headings: ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Household furniture and utensil

Date learned: 10-00-1977

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FOLKART-CONVERSION OF ARTICLES TO NEW USES.

MAGAZINE HOLDER THAT WAS CONVERTED FROM A FLOWER BASKET.

Submitter comment: THIS IS A WIDE BOTTOM BASKET THAT WAS USED BY A FLORIST TO ARRANGE
FLOWERS IN.
FUNCTIONAL SHIFT

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 48006

Subject headings: ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Household furniture and utensil

Date learned: 10-00-1977

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FOLKART-CONVERSION OF ARTICLES TO NEW USES.

MILK CAN CONVERTED TO A PATIO ORNAMENTATION.

Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT WAS LOOKING FOR VARIOUS ARTIFACTS THAT WOULD COMPLETE
HER DECOR OF HER HOME IN EARLY AMERICAN. SHE WANTED TO CARRY THIS
THEME THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE AND INTO THE SURROUNDING AREA.
FUNCTIOMAL SHIFT

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 48006

Subject headings: ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Household furniture and utensil
ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Accessories: Fireplace, stove, oven, lighting, etc.

Date learned: 10-00-1977

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