Step back into culinary history with this authentic 1916 promotional booklet from Walter Baker & Co. Ltd. Spanning 64 pages, it features traditional recipes by culinary icons Miss Parloa and Mrs. Janet McKenzie Hill, including a dedicated section for "Home Made Candy Recipes."
This unique piece includes the legendary "Story of the Chocolate Girl," a bird's-eye view engraving of the Dorchester mills, and vibrant full-color lithograph-style plates of desserts. Perfect for collectors of culinary ephemera or early 20th-century Americana. Despite its age, the text and beautiful illustrations remain crisp and legible, offering a fascinating look at the golden age of cocoa.
Item condition: Fair. Displays notable water staining on the upper margins and edge wear/minor tears to the cover. Original tanning and a signature in ink on the last page.
