Recipe Booklet, "Knox Jell: The Quality Gelatine Dessert," 1936
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Charles B. Knox revolutionized the use of gelatin in 1889 when he developed a method for granulating gelatin (before this, gelatin was sold in sheet form). When Knox passed away in 1908, his wife Rose took over the Knox Gelatine company, marketing its unflavored "sparkling gelatin" and fruit-flavored "Knox Jell" to American housewives. Her recipes utilizing "Knox Jell" products are featured in this booklet.
Charles B. Knox revolutionized the use of gelatin in 1889 when he developed a method for granulating gelatin (before this, gelatin was sold in sheet form). When Knox passed away in 1908, his wife Rose took over the Knox Gelatine company, marketing its unflavored "sparkling gelatin" and fruit-flavored "Knox Jell" to American housewives. Her recipes utilizing "Knox Jell" products are featured in this booklet.
Artifact
Booklet
Date Made
1936
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Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
95.174.49
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 5 in
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