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Antique 1940 Kerr Home Canning Book Antique Cookbook Jars Caps Lids Recipes Vtg. • Farmhouse Decor. #Mid-Century Modern Kitchen. This original 1940 edition of the Kerr Home Canning Book is a beautiful example of mid-century kitchen ephemera. Published by the Kerr Glass Mfg. Corp., this book served as the definitive guide for home preservation during the late Depression and early WWII eras. Key Features: • Comprehensive Content: Includes detailed instructions for Pressure Cooker, Hot Water Bath, Oven Canning, and Steam Cooker methods. • Vintage Recipes: Dozens of period-authentic recipes for fruits (including "Creme de Menthe Pears"), vegetables, pickles, marmalades, and meats. • Charming Illustrations: Features vibrant, full-color lithographs of prepared foods, vintage kitchenware, and the iconic "ghost mannequin" style food photography of the era. • Collector Interest: Contains the 1940 copyright notice and the classic "Kerr Jars, Caps & Lids" branding throughout. Condition: • Overall: Good vintage condition for its age. Thank you for shopping Le chat Charmant 🐈 ⬛ #Mid-Century Modern Kitchen • Farmhouse Decor • Vintage Ephemera • 1940s Americana • Cottagecore Aesthetic • Retro Food Photography • Homesteading History • Victory Garden Era