# Material Culture Perspectives

The Material Culture Perspectives book series explores the intersection of material history and social identity. In the first volume, Undercut: Cut Glass in Working-Class Life during the Long Gilded Age, Joseph Larnerd examines the cultural impact of cut glass through the lens of labor. This historical study shifts the focus away from wealthy consumers and factory owners to analyze the experiences of the workers who produced and maintained these decorative arts.

The series investigates how the production of glass artifacts shaped the lives of working people across various classes, genders, and races. By analyzing World's Fair demonstrations and domestic imagery, the text provides a multifaceted social art history of the United States. This scholarly work offers critical insights into decorative arts and design, examining how the labor behind dazzling objects influenced self-reflection and public interest during the Gilded Age.

## Books in this series (2)

- Vol. 1 — [Undercut](https://mybookbandits.com/books/9781644534199) (ISBN 9781644534199)
- Vol. 1 — [Undercut](https://mybookbandits.com/books/9781644534205) (ISBN 9781644534205)

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