Fairfield Canning Kitchen pledge cards

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Title

Fairfield Canning Kitchen pledge cards

Subject

World War I

Description

Cards like these asked citizens to promise to can and preserve food as part of their contribution to the war effort. The Fairfield Canning Kitchen operated in the Sherman School, canning produce for families who brought in fruits, vegetables, jars, and 8-10 cents per quart.

Comments

Citation

“Fairfield Canning Kitchen pledge cards,” Fairfield Photos, accessed March 28, 2024, https://fairfieldmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/1045.