Wearever Speed Cookers and Canners [Paperback] Wearever

$48

Paperback cover has some wear and bends. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This vintage cookbook, published by the Wearever Aluminum Company, offers a glimpse into post-war American culinary culture, reflecting the era’s embrace of new technologies like pressure cookers and canners. Beyond its practical recipes, the book provides insights into shifting gender roles and domestic ideals, making it a valuable resource for collectors of culinary ephemera and historians alike. With its well-preserved pages and binding, this time capsule of mid-century cooking and culture remains a tangible connection to a bygone era.

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Paperback cover has some wear and bends. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This vintage cookbook, published by the Wearever Aluminum Company in the mid-20th century, offers a fascinating glimpse into the culinary landscape of post-war America. As households embraced new technologies like pressure cookers and canners, this practical guide aimed to educate homemakers on the efficient and economical preparation of meals using these innovative appliances. Beyond its utilitarian purpose, the book reflects the shifting gender roles and domestic ideals of the era, when women were encouraged to embrace modern conveniences while maintaining their traditional roles as homemakers. Collectors of culinary ephemera and historians alike will appreciate this time capsule of mid-century American cooking and culture, with its well-preserved pages and binding offering a tangible connection to a bygone era.

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Weight 16 lbs
Dimensions 11 × 8.5 × 0.25 in
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