Recipe Booklet, "55 Recipes for Hershey's Syrup Genuine Chocolate Flavor," 1926-1930

Summary

After Milton Hershey established his chocolate company in 1894, he was determined to produce milk chocolate -- considered a luxury item -- for the masses at an affordable price. In 1900, the classic Hershey bar was introduced, quickly becoming a sensation. Additional chocolate products emerged, including Hershey's syrup in 1926, made first for commercial use, then for home use beginning in 1928.

After Milton Hershey established his chocolate company in 1894, he was determined to produce milk chocolate -- considered a luxury item -- for the masses at an affordable price. In 1900, the classic Hershey bar was introduced, quickly becoming a sensation. Additional chocolate products emerged, including Hershey's syrup in 1926, made first for commercial use, then for home use beginning in 1928.

Artifact

Booklet

Date Made

1926-1930

Creators

Hershey Chocolate Company 

Place of Creation

United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey 

Creator Notes

Published by Hershey Chocolate Corporation of Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2008.43.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Pink (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7.875 in

Width: 5.375 in

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