This digital collection features a broad spectrum of materials related to the production, packaging, and marketing of food, including advertisements, printed ephemera, recipe books, and photographs. Subjects represented in the collection include food additives and adulteration, flavoring essences, and safety standards, as well as food-adjacent topics such as sugar, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and margarine.
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Plastics Make It Possible advertisement, 1999
- Defense Dept.
- 1999
Advertisement by the American Plastics Council, featuring various food packaging. The ad explains how plastic food packaging can be your line of defense against food spoiling or tampering.
Beginning in 1993, the…
- Creator Of Work American Plastics Council
- Subject American Plastics Council, Plastics, Food--Safety measures, Food--Packaging, Plastics in packaging
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Plastics Make It Possible advertisement, 1995
- Would You Believe The Jug On The Right Is 45% Lighter?
- 1995
Advertisement by the American Plastics Council, featuring two gallons of milk. The ad boasts that plastic packaging is lightweight, shatter-resistant, and comes with a tamper-evident seal.
Beginning in 1993, the…
- Creator Of Work American Plastics Council
- Subject American Plastics Council, Plastics, Plastics in packaging, Plastics--Environmental aspects, Food--Packaging
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3 items
Igloo Wrap cellophane
- 1900s
Blue and red cardboard box of "Igloo Wrap Brand" cellophane wrap, manufactured by Du Pont.
- Manufacturer E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
- Subject E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Food--Storage, Food--Preservation, Plastic films
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Le livre de tous les ménages, ou, L'art de conserver pendant plusieurs années, toutes les substances animales et végétales
- L'art de conserver pendant plusieurs années, toutes les substances animales et végétales
- 1813
Foldout engraving from Le livre de tous les ménages, ou, L'art de conserver pendant plusieurs années, toutes les substances animales et végétales.
- Author Appert, Nicolas, 1749-1841
- Engraver Gaitte, Antoine-Joseph, 1753-
- Subject Canning and preserving, Food--Preservation
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100 items
Home Helps
- 1898
A collection of recipes using Cottolene, a brand of shortening made from beef tallow and cottonseed oil, that was manufactured by the N. K. Fairbank Company. Cottolene was produced from 1868 until the mid-20th century.…
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4 items
Box of See-Safe polyethylene plastic wrap
- 1950s
Box of See-Safe polyethylene plastic wrap. The box features the slogan "Beautiful to See . . . Safe as Can Be" and has illustrated directions.
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2 items
Mint flavored cod liver oil
- 1940s
12 fl. oz bottle of Squibb Mint Flavored Cod Liver Oil. The back label explains that this cod liver oil is treated with carbon dioxide which extends its shelf life. Additionally, the label includes dosage and storage…
- Manufacturer E.R. Squibb & Sons
- Subject Cod-liver oil, Nutrition, Nutrition--Children, E.R. Squibb & Sons
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20 items
Super Sandwich: The Funny Food Game
- 1973
Super Sandwich board game, 1973. The object of the game is to create a "super sandwich" comprised of ingredients that will provide the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) of protein, calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin…
- Publisher Teaching Concepts, Inc.
- Subject Board games, Nutrition, Food
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3 items
Culinary Chemistry: Exhibiting the Scientific Principles of Cookery, with Concise Instructions for Preparing Good and Wholesome Pickles, Vinegar, Conserves, Fruit Jellies, Marmalades, and Various Other Alimentary Substances Employed in Domestic Economy, with Observations on the Chemical Constitution and Nutritive Qualities of Different Kinds of Food
- 1821
Title page and facing title page of Culinary Chemistry: Exhibiting the Scientific Principles of Cookery, With Concise Intructions for Preparing Good and Wholesome Pickles, Vinegar, Conserves, Fruit Jellies, Marmalades,…
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18 items
The Conquest of Hunger: Featuring Prosper Plenty and His Magical Chemicals
- 1951
Published by The National Fertilizer Association in 1951, The Conquest of Hunger was a public service comic strip that celebrated the use of synthetic fertilizers.
This comic calls Native Americans "Indians" and…
- Publisher National Fertilizer Association
- Producer Commercial Comics, Inc.
- Subject Fertilizers, Food industry and trade, Hunger, Agriculture, Educational comics, Comic books, strips, etc.
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7 items
Swanson TV Dinner Swiss Steak box
- 1960s
Swanson TV Dinner box and tray. The cardboard box features the Swanson logo and an image of Swiss Steak in brown gravy with whipped potatoes and green beans.
- Manufacturer Campbell Soup Company
- Subject Ready meals, Campbell Soup Company, Dinners and dining, Convenience foods
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12 items
Society News, Volume 5, Issue 1
- 2002
Spring 2002 issue of the Society News, the Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter.
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8 items
Society News, Volume 3, Issue 2
- 2000
Spring 2000 issue of the Society News, the Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter.
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8 items
Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter, November 1989
- 1989-Nov-23
November 23, 1989 issue of the Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter.
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12 items
Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter, August 1988
- 1988-Aug-08
August 8, 1988 issue of the Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter.
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16 items
Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter, July 1982
- 1982-Jul-09
July 9, 1982 issue of the Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter.
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12 items
Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter, February 1981
- 1981-Feb-02
February 2, 1981 issue of the Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter.
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16 items
Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter, December 1980
- 1980-Dec-05
December 5, 1980 issue of the Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter.
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6 items
Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter, September 1977
- 1977-Sep
September 1977 issue of the Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter.
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6 items
Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter, May 1976
- 1976-May
May 1976 issues of the Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter.
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8 items
Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter, March 1976
- 1976-Mar
March 1976 issue of the Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter.
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4 items
Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter, September 1975
- 1975-Sep
September 1975 issue of the Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter.
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6 items
Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter, August 1974
- 1974-Aug
August 1974 issue of the Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter.
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8 items
Society News, Volume 4, Issue 2
- 2001
Spring 2001 issue of the Society News, the Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter.
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3 items
Society News, Volume 2, Issue 1
- 1999
Summer 1999 issue of the Society News, the Society of Flavor Chemists newsletter.
