"Fine Cocktails Made Easy," 1955-1960

Summary

Cocktail parties were the essence of sophistication in the 1950s. Throwing a cocktail party -- whether to impress business associates or entertain neighbors -- was the "in" thing to do. The right drinks and food helped guarantee cocktail party success. Handbooks like this provided helpful advice and recipes for eager hosts and hostesses.

Cocktail parties were the essence of sophistication in the 1950s. Throwing a cocktail party -- whether to impress business associates or entertain neighbors -- was the "in" thing to do. The right drinks and food helped guarantee cocktail party success. Handbooks like this provided helpful advice and recipes for eager hosts and hostesses.

Artifact

Booklet

Date Made

1955-1960

Subject Date

1955-1960

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2024.154.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7 in

Width: 4.5 in

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