Canning: A Maine Industry


Burnham and Morrill Red Jacket lobster label, 1891

Burnham and Morrill Red Jacket lobster label, 1891
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Maine State Archives

As was standard in the industry, Jewett expanded the types of vegetables he canned in order to prolong the short corn canning season.



His factories eventually put out canned string beans and apples, but corn remained his primary product.



Other items canned throughout the state included blueberries, sardines, and lobster.

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