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The Gallery: Gilded Fruit Centerpiece; Hawaiin Sunset Supper

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Another wonderful collection of images thanks to Betty Crocker. “Hawaiian Sunset Supper,” from Betty Crocker’s Party Book: More than 500 recipes, menus, and how-to-do-it tips for festive occasions the year ’round, 1960. I’m pretty sure this is the ancestor of Amy Sedaris’ I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence.


A spread for a bridal shower.
Some sort of fish theme for Father’s Day.
And my favorite: Thanksgiving Gilded Fruit Centerpiece. I fucking love that gold pineapple.

The Gallery: Vintage Historic Williamsburg

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Kitchen of Governor’s Palace, Williamsburg, Virginia from “15 Post Cards of Historic Williamsburg,” an undated souvenir set.

Interior of Chowning’s Tavern, Williamsburg, Virginia. “Chowning’s Tavern, reconstructed on its eighteenth-century foundations and furnished in early American antiques, dispense hospitality in the colonial manner, with authentically costumed servitors.”
Tap Room of the Raleigh Tavern

The Gallery: Canning FAIL

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Ok, I know what’s on your mind: Why is there a swastika floating in those lemons?

This is a pamphlet of tips for perfect canned goods. The reverse swastika is a symbol of good fortune; therefore, it is the logo of the “Good Luck” canning company. The copyright date is 1917–I wonder how well this company did after the war?

Don’t forget to label all your canned goods!
And my favorite…