Recipe Booklet, "Hershey's Index Recipe Book," 1934

THF294977 / Recipe Booklet, "Hershey's Index Recipe Book," 1934 / front cover
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Artifact Overview

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. As additional chocolate products emerged, the company produced recipe booklets, like this one, for using Hershey's products in a variety of confections.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Booklet

Date Made

1934

Subject Date

1934

Creator Notes

Published by Hershey Chocolate Corporation of Hershey, Pennsylvania. Illustrated by artist Frances Tipton Hunter. Christine Frederick is the author.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2008.42.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
Depth: 0.188 in

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