Poland sweet corn can label, ca. 1900

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Poland sweet corn can label, ca. 1900

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Description

The Fernald, Keen & True Company of West Poland produced this canning label for Poland's sweet corn.

Bert Fernald (1858-1926) was a partner in this company. He was elected to the Maine Legislature in 1887, served as governor from 1909-1911 and in the U.S. Senate from 1916 until his death in 1926.


In 1910 he was elected president of the National Canners Association.

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About This Item

  • Title: Poland sweet corn can label, ca. 1900
  • Creation Date: circa 1900
  • Subject Date: circa 1900
  • Location: West Poland, Poland, Oxford County, ME
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Dimensions: 11 cm x 28 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 656
  • Collection: Portland Packing Company scrapbook
  • Object Type: Text and Image

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