Museum on Main
  • Home
  • Visit/Contact
    • Hours and Directions
  • Education/Programs
    • Ed Kinney Series: An Evening With...
    • Charles Huff Free Historical Walking Tours
    • Harrington Free Art Walks
    • A Discussion With...
    • Student Programs
    • Scout Programs
    • Family Programs >
      • Paint and Sip
    • Adult Programs
  • Exhibits/Collections
    • Exhibits >
      • Imagination Expressed 2025
      • Growing Pleasanton
    • History of Pleasanton
    • Video - Museum on Main Moments
    • Collections
    • Research >
      • Newspaper Research
    • Photographs
    • Things to Donate?
  • Events
    • Ghost Walk
    • Wines & Valentines
    • Amador Centennial Reception
  • Join/Donate
    • Donate
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Living History Program
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • The Values of History
    • EDI Statement
    • Board of Directors
    • Administrative Documents
    • Contact
    • Press Room
  • Blog
  • Donateold
  • Paint and Sip

Waxed canning strings

The most important step in canning food is probably sealing the container. These heavily waxed strings made cans and jars airtight when pressed around the edges of the lid. The heat of the freshly-cooked food in the jar or can softened the wax to make the seal.
Picture
Picture
Return to What in the World? main page
Museum on Main 603 Main Street Pleasanton, CA 94566   --   925.462.2766   --   www.museumonmain.org
  • Home
  • Visit/Contact
    • Hours and Directions
  • Education/Programs
    • Ed Kinney Series: An Evening With...
    • Charles Huff Free Historical Walking Tours
    • Harrington Free Art Walks
    • A Discussion With...
    • Student Programs
    • Scout Programs
    • Family Programs >
      • Paint and Sip
    • Adult Programs
  • Exhibits/Collections
    • Exhibits >
      • Imagination Expressed 2025
      • Growing Pleasanton
    • History of Pleasanton
    • Video - Museum on Main Moments
    • Collections
    • Research >
      • Newspaper Research
    • Photographs
    • Things to Donate?
  • Events
    • Ghost Walk
    • Wines & Valentines
    • Amador Centennial Reception
  • Join/Donate
    • Donate
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Living History Program
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • The Values of History
    • EDI Statement
    • Board of Directors
    • Administrative Documents
    • Contact
    • Press Room
  • Blog
  • Donateold
  • Paint and Sip