The Perfect Art of Canning and Preserving - 1880s Household Guide Pamphlet #3793259 (License: Personal Use)

This vintage print advertisement from the late 19th century promotes “The Perfect Art of Canning and Preserving,” a 16-page instructional pamphlet priced at 15 cents. It features an intricate black-and-white engraving of mulberry branches with ripe fruit, symbolizing homegrown produce preservation. Published by The Butterick Publishing Co. (Limited), located at 7, 9, and 11 West Thirteenth St., New York, the guide promises accessible, expert-backed methods for jams, marmalades, pickles, and more-tailored for both novice and experienced housekeepers.

Used on historical archives, culinary history blogs, or museum digital exhibits showcasing domestic science and Victorian-era home economics; targets researchers, antique collectors, and heritage food practitioners seeking primary-source material on pre-industrial food preservation.