The Tobacco Jar
I saw this jar from a distance at a yard sale. I wasn't looking for a jar. I didn't need a jar. But I saw it, liked it, and bought it! It didn't look quite this pretty, although it was basically in good condition. There were no cracks, chips, or splits, just some scratches and this funny mark on the side that looked like paint. So, I sat myself down on a sunny afternoon and started sanding with a fine grit sandpaper. In no time that mark was gone and whatever finish was on it - also gone. I tried to do a little research on it but couldn't find much. I did find one exactly like this in an Etsy shop. It was titled, 'Wooden Jar' and it was sold. Oddly enough, we watched Pride & Prejudice on PBS and I noticed a similar jar on Mr. Bennet's desk. With everything I researched, my guess is it was originally a tobacco jar; so that's my story and I'm sticking to it. At least until an expert tells me I'm wrong! Than...