Can of sweet corn, ca. 1862
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 16834
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Brothers Isaac and Nathan Winslow of Portland attempted in 1892 to patent a process for preserving vegetables and other perishables.
Their patent request was turned down, but they persisted and began producing tin cans. The family eventually began a canning company.
Other Information
- Title: Can of sweet corn, ca. 1862
- Creator: Portland Packing Company
- Creation Date: circa 1862
- Subject Date: circa 1862
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: metal
- Dimensions (cm): 17 x 8
- Local Code: 3782*A
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Food processing industry--Maine--Portland
Portland Packing Company (Me.)--Manufactures
Cans
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