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The Woman’s Institute Library of Cookery is a five-volume set published in 1928 by the Women’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences, Inc., founded by Mary Brooks Picken. This hard-to-find collection was designed as an educational resource, offering detailed cooking techniques, kitchen science, and international culinary influences.
Each volume is structured as a textbook with exam questions, providing in-depth guidance on baking, canning, preserving, and meal preparation. The books also reflect the technological advancements of the 1920s, discussing various stove types and refrigeration methods before electric refrigerators became common.
✔ Essentials of Cookery – Foundations of cooking methods and techniques
✔ Baking & Preserving – Traditional bread, pastry, and food preservation techniques
✔ Meat, Poultry, and Dairy – Cooking and handling various proteins
✔ Salads, Sandwiches, & Pies – Classic meal-building recipes
✔ Soups & Sauces – British and European influences, with an emphasis on puddings and sauces
Founded in 1916 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences pioneered home economics and domestic education. The institute sold books and provided courses on fashion, sewing, and cooking, helping women across the country refine their skills in household management.
This complete five-volume set is valuable for vintage cookbook collectors, home economists, and culinary history enthusiasts. Whether you’re interested in historical cooking techniques or looking for a unique collectible from the early 20th century, this set is a rare and fascinating find.
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