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Description
The Portland Packing Company processed corn, lobster, clams, meats, fruits and vegetables.
In 1867 the company won three medals at the Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia for the quality of its products.
About This Item
- Title: Royal River Clams label, ca. 1880
- Creation Date: circa 1880
- Subject Date: circa 1880
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 656
- Collection: Portland Packing Company scrapbook
- Object Type: Text and Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Canned foods-Labeling--Maine
- Clams
- Commercial art--Maine--Portland
- Fishing industries--Maine
- Food industries--Maine
- Labels
- Portland Packing Company
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