WW1 Art Poster EAT MORE COTTAGE CHEESE " U. S. Dept. Of Agriculture Conservation
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:94903 | Modified Item: No |
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Designed by: Helen Atwater at The U.S. Department of Agriculture. https://nursingclio.org/2017/05/03/helen-atwater-the-first-lady-of-american-nutrition-youve-never-heard-of/
"Eat More Cottage Cheese... You'll Need Less Meat... A Postal Card Will Bring Recipes... Cottage Cheese or Meat? Ask Your Pocket Book! ...
Circa: 1917 - 1919
During World War I, the Food Administration under Herbert Hoover promoted “Wheatless Wednesdays” and “Meatless Mondays.” This poster suggests cottage cheese as a protein substitute.
Measures: 16" x 23 3/4"
Condition: Wrinkles, edge wear, light stains & paper tape on back edging is sound and displays nicely plenty of antique charm & character.
Please study this posters details in the photographs any questions please ask. Thank You!
Links of Interest:International Poster Gallery A Great Read!The Birth of the Lithographic Poster A brief history of the poster from 1798-80.https://www.internationalposter.com/a-brief-history-of-the-poster/
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Helen Atwater: The First Lady of American Nutrition You’ve Never Heard OfBy Emily Contos May 3rd 2017"After her father’s death, Helen took charge of his papers and later joined the United States Department of Agriculture’s Office of Home Economics as a writer and editor, where she worked until 1923. She developed materials for both nutrition professionals and the lay public. In many ways, she was a leader of the home economists.................." SEE:https://nursingclio.org/2017/05/03/helen-atwater-the-first-lady-of-american-nutrition-youve-never-heard-of/
Article on Honey from Helen Atwater 1915.https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89094204153;view=1up;seq=3
Others...https://www.smore.com/zabe-station-g-mobilization
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