Description
Paperback staple bound cover has some wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This vintage instructional booklet offers a fascinating glimpse into the home canning practices of a bygone era. Published by the Corn Products Refining Company, likely in the early 20th century, it provides a window into the resourcefulness and self-sufficiency that characterized American households during times of scarcity. With its focus on preserving “finer fruits” and minimizing sugar usage, the booklet reflects the economic challenges and rationing efforts of its time, possibly during wartime or the Great Depression. Beyond its practical advice, this humble publication holds historical significance as a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of previous generations. Collectors of culinary ephemera, particularly related to canning and preserving, would appreciate this rare survivor as a tangible link to our nation’s past. Readers interested in domestic history and the evolution of food preservation techniques will find this booklet an engaging and insightful read.