Courtesy of Avery Yale Kamila, an individual partner
Description
Before the advent of canning, people preserved food through labor-intensive drying, curing, smoking, or fermenting processes. The invention of canning in Maine in the 1850s changed diets.
The directions for Honey Drop brand's Maine peas included emptying "peas and liquor into a pan. Heat to proper serving temperature without stirring. Drain liquor off the peas, add salt, pepper, and butter to taste."
About This Item
- Title: Honey Drop brand Maine peas, Portland, ca. 1920
- Creator: Portland Packing Company
- Creation Date: circa 1920
- Subject Date: circa 1920
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Metal, ink on paper
- Dimensions: 11.9 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Canned foods industry
- Canned foods--Maine--Portland
- Canning
- Packaged food
- Vegetarianism--Maine--Portland
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