Express Jar
Description:
The front cover consist of two items. The first one is the title "Express Jar" which is written in a fancy, black font. The second item is a picture of peas being preserved in an Express Jar. The back cover is a plain white. The inside pages begin with a title page that reads "Preserving of vegetables and fruits, substantials and dainties int he express jar from pure food recipes of Dr. Jean Pacrette, of Paris." The following inside pages describe the Express jar method for each separate foods such as fruits, meats, and jams. The last inside page has a drawn black and white illustration of two boxes that are filled with Express Jars.
View this piece: jpg pdfDonor: Sliker, Shirley Brocker
Author: Pacrette, Jean, Dr.
Brand Name: Express Jar
Publisher: Express Jar Co. (New York, N.Y.)
1905
12.4 x 10.2 cm
Pamphlets
Language: English
Key Terms:
- Canning
- Illustrations Drawn Black and White
- Fruits
- Illustrations, Photographic Color
- Preservation
- Vegetables
- Jars
Copyright: This item is in the public domain.
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Citation: Pacrette, Jean, Dr.. Express Jar. The Alan and Shirley Brocker Sliker Collection, MSS 314, Special Collections, Michigan State University Libraries. Available at http://www.lib.msu.edu/exhibits/sliker/detail.jsp?id=6775

