1902 Enterprising Housekeeper, Antique Cookbook, Helen Johnson Enterprise, Mfg Co PA, Advertising Recipes, Vintage Softcover Booklet

1902 The Enterprising Housekeeper by Helen Louise Johnson. Advertisement book. Softcover. Measures 6.25" by 4.5". 90 pages. Good condiiton. Shows a little age.

Step back into an early 20th-century kitchen with this authentic 1902 edition of "The Enterprising Housekeeper," a charming softcover advertising booklet by Helen Louise Johnson. Published by The Enterprise Mfg. Co. of PA, Philadelphia, U.S.A., this piece is a wonderful example of vintage advertising and culinary history. Measuring approximately 6.25 by 4.5 inches, this 90-page booklet contains "200 Tested Recipes" from the era. The cover features a delightful illustration and notes the original price of 25 cents.

This antique booklet is a fascinating find for collectors of vintage cookbooks, advertising memorabilia, kitchenalia, or ephemera from the Edwardian period. It offers a unique glimpse into the home-keeping and culinary practices of the time, all while promoting the household goods of the Enterprise Manufacturing Company. It would make a thoughtful gift for a culinary historian, a collector of Americana, or anyone who appreciates the charm of antique paper goods. Display it in a vintage-inspired kitchen or add it to a cherished collection.

This booklet is antique, over 120 years old. While it appears to be in good condition showing a little age, there may be minor imperfections that I missed.