Have you looked at Busch's article on bottle reuse?
http://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/Buschbottlereuse.pdf
Silas Hurry
HSMC
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Subject: Sources for bottle & jar reuse in home canning?
Hello, all.
Could anyone provide me with citations for sources about the reuse of
mass-produced food jars in home canning and food storage? I have
interviewed several folks in company coal mining towns for my dissertation
who have spoken about reuse. Specifically, canning in non-FDA approved
jars (e.g. mayo and pickle jars) and using bottles and jars for food and
beverage storage (e.g. moonshine in reused liquor bottles). My sites are
early-to-mid 20th century Appalachian company towns, but I would appreciate
any literature from other periods and places that might be relevant.
Thanks in advance!
-Zada Komara
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Zada Komara
Research Assistant, UK Appalachian Center
Graduate Student, Department of Anthropology
University of Kentucky
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