Culinary Ephemera: Serving Pieces, 1893-1956
.5 Linear Feet (1 small manuscript box)
.5 Linear Feet (1 small manuscript box)
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Item [13] is similar to Item [12] but different cover design; images of the chafing dish have been removed; and advertisments for other products have been consolidated to four pages, rather than distributed throughout the recipe pages.
Item [15] promotes G. Bloch of Holland. Includes personal advertisement for promoting American products in Holland and purchasing products from warehouses or wholesale importers of china, earthenware, and glassware for sale in the European market. No recipes.
Item [2] is similar to Item [1] but also promotes Styles E, F, G, and H; includes images of all eight styles; and advertisement for the Stroud's patent clam and oyster steamer.
Item [17] promotes Corning Ware. Includes instructions for using and cleaning Corning Ware saucepans; recipes for soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts; advertisement for Corning Ware skillets; and images of product. Sample recipes: beets in orange sauce, blueberry dumplings, and spoon bread. Marked: LC-119A.
Item [6] promotes chafing dishes and was compiled by Mrs. De Witt C. Owen. Includes instructions on use; recipes for eggs, soups, vegetables, and meats; poem to the chafing dish; and image of a chafing dish. Sample recipes: swiss cheese fondu, broiled sweetbreads, and lobster patties.
Item [1] promotes Jewett chafing dishes, Styles A, B, C, and D. Includes recipes for fish, poultry, meats, eggs, and vegetables; image of woman in period dress and images of the four product styles. Some recipes include wine as an ingredient. Sample recipes: frog saddles, jelly omelette, and curried mushrooms.
Item [12] promotes Royal Rochester chafing dish. Includes instructions on use; recipes for beverages, broths, eggs, meats, vegetables, and desserts; images of chafing dish; advertisments for other Rochester products, including the electric coffee percolator and casserole dishes; and index. Some recipes include wine or liquor as an ingredient. Sample recipes: apple water, egg chocolate, and creamed ham.
Item [14] promotes the services of Miss Selina Bradin and chafing dishes. Includes advice and recipes for eggs, seafood, fish, game, meat, cheese, and vegetables; and advertisements for 27 local Connecticut companies. Sample recipes: creamed calf's brains, fruit canapes, and egg-nest salad. Damaged: front and back covers have been taped and are completely detached from binding.