Recipe Booklet, "Jell-O Ice Cream Powder," circa 1910
THF294417 / Recipe Booklet, "Jell-O Ice Cream Powder," circa 1910 / front cover
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Artifact Overview
In 1899, Orator F. Woodward acquired the rights to Jell-O from Pearle Wait, who had invented Jell-O when he added fruit flavoring and sugar to powdered gelatin in 1897. Woodward used recipe booklets to gather interest, which proved to be an invaluable marketing strategy. Additional Jell-O products included Jell-O Ice Cream Powder, in which homemakers could add milk and freeze it for a frozen treat.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Booklet
Date Made
circa 1910
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.13.3.16
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Bookbinding (Process)
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 4.5 in
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