This 1932 Detroit Times Cook Book is a practical Depression-era recipe book compiled from more than 13,000 housewives’ recipe contributions.
A useful piece of Detroit, newspaper, and homemaking history with honest age wear and readable pages.
Details
∙ Item: Vintage hardcover cookbook
∙ Title: Detroit Times Cook Book: 1932 Edition
∙ Interior Title: A Book of Practical Recipes for the Housewife
∙ Author: DETROIT TIMES
∙ Publisher: Detroit Times, Detroit, Michigan
∙ Manufacturer: John F. Cuneo Company, Chicago
∙ Year: 1932
∙ Edition / Printing: 1932 Edition
∙ Format: Hardcover
∙ Dust Jacket: None
∙ Size / Measurements: 8 x 5 x 1 inches
∙ Page Count: 244 pages plus notes section
∙ Cover / Jacket Colors: Cream/tan cover with dark green lettering and border
∙ Genre / Subject: Vintage cookbook, household helps, Depression-era recipes, Detroit history
∙ ISBN: None; predates ISBN system
∙ Notable Features: Recipes for muffins, cakes, stuffings, rabbit, poultry, desserts, household helps, and practical home cookinG
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
∙ Pages are clean overall and readable
∙ All pages are firmly attached, per seller note
∙ Strong 1932 Detroit-related cookbook appeal
∙ Clear, practical recipes with easy-to-read type
Issues / Wear
∙ Slight staining and soiling on cover
∙ Split in binding visible, though pages remain attached
∙ Cover corners and spine ends show wear, rubbing, and fraying
∙ General age toning to pages
∙ No dust jacket
Plot / Content Overview
This cookbook gathers practical household recipes from Detroit Times readers, including everyday breads, cakes, desserts, meats, stuffing recipes, and home kitchen staples. It reflects Depression-era home cooking: resourceful, filling, and built for real households rather than glossy showpiece kitchens.
Collector's Notes
A good fit for vintage cookbook collectors, Detroit history lovers, and anyone who enjoys early 20th-century home economics. Not perfect, but sturdy enough to read and full of useful old-fashioned recipe charm.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
