1943 Health-For-Victory Club Meal Planning Guide WWII U.S. Home Front
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This original Health-For-Victory Club Meal Planning Guide, prepared by the Home Economics Institute of Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. in Mansfield, Ohio, dates to July 1943, during the height of World War II. This vintage booklet served as a vital resource for American homemakers, providing meal planning advice, rationing tips, and nutritious recipes to help families maintain strength and support the war effort on the home front. The cover features a smiling boy posed next to a patriotic American flag made from tomatoes, eggs, grapes, and cookies symbolizing freedom and unity.Inside, the guide emphasizes the importance of organization and cooperation within families, urging women "on double duty" to plan meals efficiently while managing household responsibilities amid wartime shortages. It includes detailed recipes for wartime staples such as fried chicken, Southern corn bread dressing, baked custard, and various desserts, along with an extensive recipe index covering breads, meats, vegetables, and more. The booklet reflects the era's cultural and historical context, promoting patriotism through food and home management during a critical period in U.S. history.This collectible piece of wartime ephemera measures approximately 8.5 x 11 inches and features three-hole punches for binder storage. Its provenance from the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. adds industrial and regional interest. Ideal for collectors of World War II memorabilia, vintage cookbooks, or American history, this guide offers a fascinating glimpse into the domestic front of the 1940s war effort.
This original Health-For-Victory Club Meal Planning Guide, prepared by the Home Economics Institute of Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. in Mansfield, Ohio, dates to July 1943, during the height of World War II. This vintage booklet served as a vital resource for American homemakers, providing meal planning advice, rationing tips, and nutritious recipes to help families maintain strength and support the war effort on the home front. The cover features a smiling boy posed next to a patriotic American flag made from tomatoes, eggs, grapes, and cookies symbolizing freedom and unity.Inside, the guide emphasizes the importance of organization and cooperation within families, urging women "on double duty" to plan meals efficiently while managing household responsibilities amid wartime shortages. It includes detailed recipes for wartime staples such as fried chicken, Southern corn bread dressing, baked custard, and various desserts, along with an extensive recipe index covering breads, meats, vegetables, and more. The booklet reflects the era's cultural and historical context, promoting patriotism through food and home management during a critical period in U.S. history.This collectible piece of wartime ephemera measures approximately 8.5 x 11 inches and features three-hole punches for binder storage. Its provenance from the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. adds industrial and regional interest. Ideal for collectors of World War II memorabilia, vintage cookbooks, or American history, this guide offers a fascinating glimpse into the domestic front of the 1940s war effort.
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