[Order form and directions for preserving fruit in Mason's patent jars].

Title: 
[Order form and directions for preserving fruit in Mason's patent jars].

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Author/Artist: 
Mason Fruit Jar Co.
Description: 
2 items : ink on paper ; 9 x 15 - 22 x 15 cm
Format of Material: 
Documents
Subjects: 
Canning and preserving Pennsylvania 19th century.
Glass industry and trade Pennsylvania 19th century. YKM
Documents. YKM
Bib ID: 
142068
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Location: 
Secured Stacks - Documents
Call Number: 
142068
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Digital Document
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Notes: 
Document 10:2.
Digitized in-house October 2014.
Documents have staining.
Contents: 
Order form is dated January 25, 1886 and features an order for 6 scales from Riehle Bros.
Directions for preserving fruit in Mason's patent jars features instructions for peaches, apricots and pears, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and cherries, plums and currants, quinces, and tomatoes. Also includes of mason jar and explains how to open jar after being sealed.