Trade Card for Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk, New York Condensed Milk Co., 1896
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Feeding infants tainted cow's milk was a common cause of infant mortality. In 1856, Gail Borden introduced Eagle Brand Condensed Milk to combat this. This product became so popular for soldiers during the Civil War that, by the end of the war, it had gained a reputation for being safe, wholesome, and nourishing -- a trusted food for infants and children.
Feeding infants tainted cow's milk was a common cause of infant mortality. In 1856, Gail Borden introduced Eagle Brand Condensed Milk to combat this. This product became so popular for soldiers during the Civil War that, by the end of the war, it had gained a reputation for being safe, wholesome, and nourishing -- a trusted food for infants and children.
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1896
Subject Date
circa 1896
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
89.0.541.1577
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.25 in
Width: 3.5 in
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