{"product_id":"vintage-my-favorite-recipes-binder-1949","title":"My Favorite Recipes Homemaker’s File – Geo. Seelman \u0026 Sons, 1949 – Mid-Century Recipe Binder","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eA 1949 three-ring “My Favorite Recipes” binder packed with handwritten, typed, and clipped family recipes—an authentic mid-century kitchen time capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e• Measurements (in inches): 9 x 7 x 1.5\u003cbr data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e• Format: Hardcover three-ring recipe binder; divider tabs; assorted inserts\u003cbr data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e• Page count: Unpaginated; stuffed with handwritten, typed, and clipped recipes\u003cbr data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e• Publisher and year: Geo. Seelman \u0026amp; Sons, 1949\u003cbr data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"699\"\u003e• Author(s): Compiled by an unnamed home cook; binder by Geo. Seelman \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e• ISBN\/LOC: Not applicable\u003cbr data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e• Genre: \u003ca title=\"Cookbook\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-cookbooks-and-recipes\"\u003eCookbook\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Recipe binder \/ Kitchen ephemera\u003cbr data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e• Series\/edition info: “My Favorite Recipes” homemaker’s file\u003cbr data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e• Historical\/subject context: Mid-century nutrition charts, household hints, typed and hand-written family favorites; includes vintage pamphlets\/clippings\u003cbr data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e• Suggested uses: Reading and research, display in a vintage kitchen, gifting to a home cook or family historian\u003cbr data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e• Origin: Printed in U.S.A.; found as an estate kitchen find\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spine reinforced with old tape; edge and corner wear; tab wear and tears; toning and spots from kitchen use; some loose\/fragile pages. Rings function and binder is complete with many added sheets and clippings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003cbr data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eMid-century, filled recipe binders are prized for their firsthand look at everyday American cooking—handed-down desserts, holiday dishes, and budget meals. This 1949 Seelman binder captures that history with typed cards, handwritten pages, and clipped recipes alongside wartime\/postwar food guidance and household hints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eEach addition shows decades of kitchen use and family tradition. A charming pick for anyone who loves culinary history and heirloom recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003cbr data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eFound with other vintage pamphlets and kitchen ephemera in a local estate. Includes inserted booklet “The Little Treasure Chest” and assorted clippings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2706\"\u003eAbout the  Maker:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGeo. Seelman \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2706\"\u003eGeo. Seelman \u0026amp; Sons (Chicago, IL) issued practical cookery and household publications in the mid-20th century, often designed for home recipe filing. Perfect for collectors of vintage cookbooks and domestic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"3394\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"3394\"\u003eAll 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. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003cbr data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003cbr data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003eWe pack each order with care to ensure your purchase arrives safely. If you have any questions or would like more photos before buying, please feel free to ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3538\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Reading Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3420\"\u003eAt Reading Vintage, I curate unique, well-loved books and vintage collectibles for collectors and curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428424073471,"sku":"G1-T2-1904","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/IMG_8864_4ee4d220-788f-4b51-bd62-fff9cfdc67fd.jpg?v=1761600879","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-my-favorite-recipes-binder-1949","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}