1937 Sun Prairie Wisconsin Pea Processing Scene

In June 1937, workers in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin process fresh peas in a steam pressure cooking operation. Baskets filled with cans are lowered into large kettles for cooking, a method that lasts twenty to thirty minutes. This scene illustrates the food preservation techniques prevalent in Dane County and across the United States during this period.

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