Can Label Preston Lima Beans
To anticipate this problem, the labels have been reproduced in both the original size (#20/500 ml) and the modern 15-ounce size (#15/440 ml). The photo above shows the #15 size on top of the #20 size for comparison. Please check which can size you can find locally first. When ordering, specify the desired size.
- Preston Lima Beans was a brand of canned lima beans known in the early to mid-20th century.
- Canned beans, such as Preston Lima Beans, were an important source of protein and nutrients, especially during World War II, when fresh produce was often hard to come by due to food rationalization and scarcity. Preston Lima Beans were one of the brands that gave consumers access to a nutritious product that was easy to store and prepare.
