Baker's Chocolate Recipe Booklet, 1922, "Choice Recipes Compliments of Walter Baker & Co."
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Baker's Chocolate Company -- the oldest manufacturer of chocolate in the United States -- was established in 1780. Over the next two centuries, the company would earn awards for its chocolate and in 1881, the company adopted its recognizable trademarked image, La Belle Chocolatiere (The Chocolate Girl). Since 1870, the company has published cookbooks, like this one, with recipes for beverages and desserts utilizing the company's chocolate products.
Baker's Chocolate Company -- the oldest manufacturer of chocolate in the United States -- was established in 1780. Over the next two centuries, the company would earn awards for its chocolate and in 1881, the company adopted its recognizable trademarked image, La Belle Chocolatiere (The Chocolate Girl). Since 1870, the company has published cookbooks, like this one, with recipes for beverages and desserts utilizing the company's chocolate products.
Artifact
Booklet
Date Made
1922
Creators
Hill, Janet McKenzie, 1852-1933
Place of Creation
United States, Massachusetts, Dorchester
Creator Notes
Written by Maria Parloa and Janet McKenzie Hill; published by Walter Baker & Company, Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.0.57.32
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 3.875 in
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