Recipe Booklet, "Knox Jell: The Quality Gelatine Dessert," 1936

THF295085 / Recipe Booklet, "Knox Jell: The Quality Gelatine Dessert," 1936 / front cover
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Artifact Overview

Charles B. Knox revolutionized the use of gelatin in 1889 when he developed a method for granulating gelatin (before this, gelatin was sold in sheet form). When Knox passed away in 1908, his wife Rose took over the Knox Gelatine company, marketing its unflavored "sparkling gelatin" and fruit-flavored "Knox Jell" to American housewives. Her recipes utilizing "Knox Jell" products are featured in this booklet.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Booklet

Date Made

1936

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

95.174.49

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4 in
Width: 5 in

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