A curated 7-piece bundle of vintage Culinary History ephemera—perfect for cooks, collectors, prop stylists, and lovers of mid-century graphics. Highlights include Campbell’s Recipes for Quantity Food Service cards (dated 1958 on cards), Wesson’s 101 Glorious Ways to Cook Chicken, a Hamilton Beach Mixette Model 70 recipe/instruction booklet, and a charming Scandinavian Christmas customs & cooking booklet.
Expect illustrated recipes, ads, and practical home-economy tips plus one outdoor entertaining booklet and a USDA Making Pickles and Relishes at Home guide. Photo-verified set; each piece shows its era and is ready to display or use gently.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Lot of 7 vintage recipe pamphlets/booklets & card bundle
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Size: Mixed; largest approx. 9 × 6 × <0.25 in (see stack photos)
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Material: Paper; stapled wraps & recipe cards in printed envelope
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Color: Multicolor covers; black-and-white & limited color interiors
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Origin or Maker: Campbell’s Kitchens; Wesson; Hamilton Beach; USDA; others (see photos)
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Year or Era: c.1950s–1970s (Campbell’s cards dated 1958 visible)
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GENRE: Culinary History & Ephemera
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Language / Pages: English; mixed paginations (most 8–32 pp; cards vary)
Edition & Features
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Period illustrations, product artwork, b/w photos; Scandinavian holiday recipes with drawings; USDA instructional photos
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Extras: Campbell’s Recipes for Quantity Food Service card set (1958 on sample card); Hamilton Beach Mixette Model 70 instruction/recipe booklet; “Let’s Eat Outdoors” entertaining pamphlet
Condition Grade: Good to Fair (mixed across the lot)
Notes: General age toning; edge/corner wear; small tears/chips; some spotting to covers. Favorite Chicken Dishes shows loss/abrasion at lower front. 101 Glorious Ways to Cook Chicken shows tanning/creasing at spine; Campbell’s card envelope toned with expected handling; USDA Pickles & Relishes clean with b/w photos; Scandinavian Christmas clean interior; Let’s Eat Outdoors bright; Hamilton Beach booklet clean, light handling. Complete as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author / Maker
Household-name brands and agencies (Campbell’s Kitchens, Wesson, Hamilton Beach, USDA) issued these pamphlets mid-century to teach thrifty cooking, safe preservation, and appliance know-how—now prized for their period graphics and practical recipes.
Cook, style, or display—this bundle serves pure mid-century kitchen charm.
Disclaimer
The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store flat or upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
About Reading Vintage
At Reading Vintage, I curate one-of-a-kind treasures for book lovers, decorators, and collectors—including vintage books, retro bookends, and charming collectible pieces.
