Recipe Booklet, "Kraft-Phenix Cheese Corp., Cheese and Ways to Serve It," 1931

THF294910 / Recipe Booklet, "Kraft-Phenix Cheese Corp., Cheese and Ways to Serve It," 1931 / front cover
01

Artifact Overview

In 1915, J.L. Kraft, co-founder of J.L. Kraft and Bros. Co., developed a way to produce processed cheese requiring no refrigeration. Used in army rations in World War I, its popularity spread across America. The company acquired the Phenix Cheese Company in 1928 and under the name Kraft-Phenix Cheese Company sold many products. But its variety of cheeses were the most popular.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Booklet

Date Made

1931

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

90.206.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Ink
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Bookbinding (Process)
Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3 in
Width: 5.75 in

02

Related Content

  • Recipe Booklet for "Jell-O Ice Cream Powder: Doesn’t That Look Good?,” circa 1910 (front cover)
    Set

    Recipe Booklets from the Early 20th Century

    • 17 Artifacts
    Recipe booklets are a great resource for learning about the changing eating habits of Americans and discovering early products from some of the well-known companies in the food industry today. For many companies, recipe booklets were a method of marketing, where recipes offered creative ways to use that company's specific products. This set features booklets from entrepreneurial companies in our Recipe Booklet Collection.