Dining with the Dead: A Feast for the Souls on Day of the Dead, 2021
THF710482 / Dining with the Dead: A Feast for the Souls on Day of the Dead, 2021
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Artifact Overview
This cookbook details the history, traditions, and cuisine of Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead -- a two-day holiday that originated with pre-Hispanic Indigenous Mexicans, dedicated to feasting, celebration, and honoring the souls of the departed. The book's recipes, photographs, and narratives bring the holiday to life, and show how it has been celebrated in the past and the present.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
2021
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2023.91.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Bookbinding (Process)
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10.25 in
Width: 8.25 in
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