Add a piece of advertising Americana to your collection with this vintage Jewel Tea Co. cookbook from the Jewel Homemakers’ Institute. Titled "476 Tested Recipes by Mary Dunbar," this circa 1930s-1940s booklet is a prime example of early mid-century advertising. It features unique Depression-through-WWII era recipes like Chop Suey Icing, Peanut Butter Penuche, and Salmon Loaf, specifically designed for use with Jewel-branded ingredients.
A must-have for Jewel Tea "Autumn Leaf" china collectors or culinary historians, this booklet offers a fascinating look into early 20th-century home cooking. Perfect for display alongside vintage kitchenware or for historical recipe testing.
Item condition: Good vintage condition. The front cover shows light edge wear and minor fading. Interior pages are clean and legible with expected age-related tanning and some foxing (spotting) on the title and recipe pages. The back cover shows significant wear, including heavy staining, moisture marks, and dark spotting over the photograph.
