Box 160.
All items in this box promote Knox gelatine from the Charles B. Knox Co.
Creators include:
- Markward, Rose.
- Knox, Charles B.
- Hill, Janet McKenzie, 1852-1933.
- Knox, Rose
- Charles B. Knox Co.
- Charles B. Knox Gelatine Co.
All items in this box promote Knox gelatine from the Charles B. Knox Co.
Creators include:
5 Linear Feet (10 small manuscript boxes)
Forms part of the Janice Bluestein Longone Culinary Archive. This collection includes promotional materials relating to gelatin and tapioca. Publications date from the 1850s-2000, with most materials from the 1910s-1990s. In addition to aspics, translucent desserts, and puddings, this collection also includes a number of items promoting gelatin-based ice cream recipes, particularly from Royal Baking Powder Company and General Foods Corporation (producer of Jell-O).
Item [1] notes that their gelatine has been on the market since January 1st, 1891 and was granulated in October 1893. Also available with fruit acid for making jelly. Has list of teachers of cookery that use and approve it. Describes new product with both Rose and White gelatine for adding color to the "jelly." Has calf's head trademark. Introduction by Charles B. Knox. Some dated testimonials. Some recipes include wine or liquor as an ingredient.
Item [2] is similar to [1]. List of teachers and testimonials deletes Miss Anne Barrows. "If you do not have ice set ... in cold running water." Has illustrations of packaging similar to [1]. Printer name was deleted. 2 copies.
Item [3] has a cover title of Dainty desserts for dainty people. Has color illustrations of product packaging, serving suggestions, and period dress. Some recipes include wine or liquor as an ingredient. Has recipes that won $1000 in one of their contests (p. 21).
Item [4] is similar to [3]. Introduction adds: "It may be used in every course from soup to dessert with good results." Cover notes that the trademark is registered. 2 copies.
Item [5] promotes Knox gelatine. Includes serving suggestion illustrations, coupon for Dainty Desserts for dainty people cookbook, and a few recipes.
Item [6] contains three loose sheets and one booklet. One item dated 1910; one dated 1915; others undated. Offers for recipe books and game : "Going to Market." One item mentions Mrs. Knox's recipe book. Illustrations of product packaging and serving suggestions.
Item [7] has section on serving meals. Illustrations include product packaging, serving suggestions, and table setting. Cover title : Dainty desserts for dainty people. 2 copies. Some recipes include wine or liquor as an ingredient.
Item [8] has an introduction by Mrs. Charles B. Knox. Includes note that she has been running the business since 1908. Has offer for women reading the message to visit the factory. Has instructions for making cottage cheese as a meat substitute. Many recipes do not include gelatine as an ingredient. Some recipes include wine as an ingredient. Has recipe for war cake. Offer for other books, including item [11].