{"product_id":"antique-rumford-way-of-cookery-household-economy-cookbooks-lot-of-2-1920s","title":"Antique Rumford Way of Cookery Household Economy Cookbooks Lot of 2 1920s","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Rumford Way of Cookery Household Economy Cookbooks Lot of 2 1920s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet of two antique copies of The Rumford Way of Cookery and Household Economy, compiled by noted cookbook author and food authority Janet McKenzie Hill for the Department of Home Economics of The Rumford Company of Providence, Rhode Island.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese fascinating early advertising cookbooks combine recipes with household and food guidance, including baking, breads, cakes, pastry, vegetables, meat and meat substitutes, nutrition, table service, canning and household economy. Interior advertising also promotes the Rumford Complete Cook Book by Lily Haxworth Wallace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth feature decorative floral covers and colorful vintage Rumford Baking Powder can advertising on the back. Wonderful pieces of early American food history and branded advertising ephemera. Sold together as a set of two.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eAntique preowned condition with significant age-related wear. Both show toning, foxing, staining, discoloration, edge and corner wear and other signs of age and use. One copy is in noticeably better condition than the other. The rougher copy has heavier staining, tears, chipping and paper loss. Covers have handwriting\/marks and wear. Both retain their cord-style bindings. Please review all photos carefully for condition and contents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 7 x 4.5 inches each.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003ePaper, cord binding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColors\u003cbr\u003eGreen, red, gold, cream, black.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Age\u003cbr\u003eCirca 1920s, possibly late 1910s to early 1930s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimer: AI-generated images may appear at the end of the photo lineup for styling purposes only and may not exactly represent the item. Photos of the actual item are included. Vintage pieces may show age—please review all photos and details carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rumford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46991381430471,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/3553\/9143\/files\/mFhwCgHj_0.jpg?v=1786668548","url":"https:\/\/aurorastreasurechest.com\/products\/antique-rumford-way-of-cookery-household-economy-cookbooks-lot-of-2-1920s","provider":"Aurora's Treasure Chest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}