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Davis O.K. Baking Powder Cookbook, published by R.B. Davis Co., 90 & 92 West Broadway, N.Y. N.d., ca. 1895-1905.
2010.007.0038
2010.007
Lukacs, Claire
Gift
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
1895 - 1905
Date(s) Created: 1895-1900 Date(s): 1895-1905
Notes: See archives 2010.007.0160 for another copy of this cookbook with a different cover and dated about 1910. Pages 4-5 discusses the "Baking Powder Trust" (which was incorporated in New Jersey, March 1, 1899, although references have been found to such a name from 1895) and brands sold by it. Davis argues that their product is superior and costs less than the trust; emphasizing that they have no "Potash Salt" (cream of tartar and soda) in their product while their competitors do have it. Page 32 has a facsimile of letter endorsing the baking powder by Professor Robert Odgen Doremus, Belleview Hospital Medical College. Doremus died in 1906. While somewhat useful in dating the item, neither are definitive. Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2010-05-28