History of Food and Drink
Found in 193 Collections and/or Records:
Southwest Virginia Counties Collection, 1783-1878 (Ms2000-092)
Spring Housekeeper's List
The Spring Housekeeper's List is from a store called Francisco in Danville, VA. It includes a list of food offerings and varieties, some with prices.
St. Francis Hotel (San Francisco, CA) Liquor Store Scrapbook
The collection contains a scrapbook of images from the liquor store window at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, California. The collection likely dates from about the 1950s, though none of the items are specifically dated.
Daisy Starbird Manuscript Cookbook
The collection includes a manuscript cookbook containing recipes, home remedies, and crochet instructions written in several different hands.
State/Regional Home and Agricultural Publications,
The collection contains publications on topics including, but not limited to: war-time food use and victory gardens, home planning and organization, food and cooking, home demonstration, and household management. Although the emphasis in on Virginia state and local agencies, materials may also originate from around the United States.
Stimmel Distilling Company Form
The Stimmel Distilling Company Form consists of a single form with a price list on one side and an order blank on the reverse.
Strietmann Biscuit Co. Salesman Sample Catalogue
This collection contains a salesman sample book displaying the products of Strietmann Biscuit Co. The book contains photos, both in color and in black and white, of the Strietmann factory and it's products. These products include a variety of cookies, biscuits, and crackers. The date of this item is unknown, but it likely dates from after 1943.
Sutler Price List
This collection contains a price list of bulk items from Sutler's Stores, c. 1861-1865. The list consists of prices from orders made by military units. Sutler stores were located in many army camps throughout the 19th century, mainly durning the American Civil War.
Sweet 'N Low and Butter Buds Promotional Materials,
The collection includes promotional materials for two Cumberland Packing Corporation Products: Sweet 'N Low and Butter Buds from 1979-1985.
Hallett Swift Account Book
This collection consists of a single account book, apparently maintained by Hallett Swift, of Wareham, Massachusetts, detailing sales of produce (chiefly corn and potatoes) and other goods, with credits to customers for cash, goods, labor and services. Also used as recipe book, featuring both handwritten and clipped recipes.