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- Swingles' Colonial Diner Menu, circa 1963 - This item comes from the collection of Richard J. S. Gutman, the leading expert on American diners, which was amassed in the course of a thesis, four books, numerous articles, major exhibitions, restorations, and other consulting projects. Joseph Swingle, who opened this diner in Middlesex, New Jersey, in 1953, had been a salesman for Jerry O'Mahony, a major diner manufacturer.
- April 09, 1963
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Swingles' Colonial Diner Menu, circa 1963
This item comes from the collection of Richard J. S. Gutman, the leading expert on American diners, which was amassed in the course of a thesis, four books, numerous articles, major exhibitions, restorations, and other consulting projects. Joseph Swingle, who opened this diner in Middlesex, New Jersey, in 1953, had been a salesman for Jerry O'Mahony, a major diner manufacturer.
- Bottle of Fratelli Polli Antipasto Mercurio, 1930-1960 - This food item was one of the many exotic delicacies sold at A. Rensch & Co., a family-owned specialty-import food store that opened in Toledo, Ohio, in 1882. Customers interested in exotic canned and bottled foods, hard-to-find teas and coffees, and all manner of imported meats and cheeses would have frequented a store like this. A. Rensch & Co. also sold gift boxes.
- 1930-1960
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Bottle of Fratelli Polli Antipasto Mercurio, 1930-1960
This food item was one of the many exotic delicacies sold at A. Rensch & Co., a family-owned specialty-import food store that opened in Toledo, Ohio, in 1882. Customers interested in exotic canned and bottled foods, hard-to-find teas and coffees, and all manner of imported meats and cheeses would have frequented a store like this. A. Rensch & Co. also sold gift boxes.
- Recipe Booklet, "American Oriental Cookery: Quick, Easy, and Intriguing Ways to Add Zest to Your Menus," 1962 -
- 1962
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Recipe Booklet, "American Oriental Cookery: Quick, Easy, and Intriguing Ways to Add Zest to Your Menus," 1962
- Recipe Booklet, ""Philly" Dip Party Handbook," 1960 - After adding more cream while making Neufchatel cheese (a creamy white cheese from France) New York dairy farmer William Lawrence discovered cream cheese and became the first to manufacture it in 1872. In 1880, the product was branded as Philadelphia Cream Cheese and its popularity prompted many creative uses over time. This booklet from 1960 includes recipes for using cream cheese in party dips.
- 1960
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Recipe Booklet, ""Philly" Dip Party Handbook," 1960
After adding more cream while making Neufchatel cheese (a creamy white cheese from France) New York dairy farmer William Lawrence discovered cream cheese and became the first to manufacture it in 1872. In 1880, the product was branded as Philadelphia Cream Cheese and its popularity prompted many creative uses over time. This booklet from 1960 includes recipes for using cream cheese in party dips.
- Recipe Booklet, "Quick Recipe Favorites... Distinctively Different with 7-Up," 1963 -
- 1963
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Recipe Booklet, "Quick Recipe Favorites... Distinctively Different with 7-Up," 1963
- Recipe Booklet, "Low Sodium Recipes from French's," 1974 - As health concerns regarding sodium intake escalated in the 1970s, many companies sought to calm consumer fears and regain public confidence in their products. One such strategy, as evidenced here by the R.T. French Company, was to provide special recipes to encourage low sodium dining habits. In this booklet, French's offers recipes utilizing a variety of herbs and spices as an alternative to salt.
- 1974
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Recipe Booklet, "Low Sodium Recipes from French's," 1974
As health concerns regarding sodium intake escalated in the 1970s, many companies sought to calm consumer fears and regain public confidence in their products. One such strategy, as evidenced here by the R.T. French Company, was to provide special recipes to encourage low sodium dining habits. In this booklet, French's offers recipes utilizing a variety of herbs and spices as an alternative to salt.
- Recipe Booklet, "Knox On-Camera Recipes: A Completely New Guide to Gel-Cookery," 1960 - Charles B. Knox revolutionized the use of gelatin in 1889 when he developed a method for granulating gelatin (before this, gelatin was sold in sheet form). When Knox passed away in 1908, his wife Rose took over the Knox Gelatine company, marketing its gelatin to American housewives. This booklet features easy-to-follow recipes with some accompanied by step-by-step photographs to document the process.
- 1960
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Recipe Booklet, "Knox On-Camera Recipes: A Completely New Guide to Gel-Cookery," 1960
Charles B. Knox revolutionized the use of gelatin in 1889 when he developed a method for granulating gelatin (before this, gelatin was sold in sheet form). When Knox passed away in 1908, his wife Rose took over the Knox Gelatine company, marketing its gelatin to American housewives. This booklet features easy-to-follow recipes with some accompanied by step-by-step photographs to document the process.
- Recipe Booklet, "Elsie's Hostess Recipe Book Using Borden Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese and Lite-Line Yogurt," circa 1985 -
- circa 1985
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Recipe Booklet, "Elsie's Hostess Recipe Book Using Borden Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese and Lite-Line Yogurt," circa 1985
- Twin Pines Potato Chips Canister, 1955-1965 - Twin Pines Farm Dairy, an employee-owned company, processed, sold, and delivered fresh milk and dairy products throughout Detroit, Michigan. Along with dairy products, the cooperative supplied customers with other foods like bread, butter, eggs, orange juice -- even potato chips -- through its home delivery services.
- 1955-1965
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Twin Pines Potato Chips Canister, 1955-1965
Twin Pines Farm Dairy, an employee-owned company, processed, sold, and delivered fresh milk and dairy products throughout Detroit, Michigan. Along with dairy products, the cooperative supplied customers with other foods like bread, butter, eggs, orange juice -- even potato chips -- through its home delivery services.
- Recipe Booklet, "Pillsbury Holiday Cookies, Sweets, Appetizers & Meals," 1986 -
- 1986
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Recipe Booklet, "Pillsbury Holiday Cookies, Sweets, Appetizers & Meals," 1986