Private company

Woman's Canning and Preserving Company

Logo: The Ladies' Home Journal, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

American woman-owned company (1890-1921) based in Chicago1

The Woman's Canning and Preserving Company (originally, American Woman's Canning Company; sometimes pluralized as Women's Canning and Preserving Company; 1890-1920/21) was the first all-women's company in the United States. It was established on December 26, 1890, by Amanda Jones, in Chicago, Illinois.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1890Founded1
  • Industryfood manufacturing1
  • HeadquartersChicago1
  • Legal formjoint-stock company1

The Woman's Canning and Preserving Company (originally, American Woman's Canning Company; sometimes pluralized as Women's Canning and Preserving Company; 1890-1920/21) was the first all-women's company in the United States. It was established on December 26, 1890, by Amanda Jones, in Chicago, Illinois.2

Timeline

  1. 1921Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1890Founded Founded1

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