Baking Powder Collection

Eben Norton Horsfod (1818-1893)
863340 Eben Norton Horsfod (1818-1893); (add.info.: Eben Norton Horsfod (1818-1893) American chemist and disciple of Liebig. Called "The father of American food technology"

Food Administration, U.S. War Kitchen, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Food Administration, U.S. War Kitchen, 1917
Food Administration, U.S. War Kitchen, 1917

Tent interior in a pea pickers camp, Santa Clara County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tent interior in a pea pickers camp. Food supply and household equipment. Santa Clara County, California

Rumford Chemical Works - Yeast and Baking Powder, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
3709903 Rumford Chemical Works - Yeast and Baking Powder, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

Advertisement for Professor Horsfords baking powder (chromolitho)
6032733 Advertisement for Professor Horsfords baking powder (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Child on horse, standing on box of B T Babbitts Baking Powder (chromolitho)
3105293 Child on horse, standing on box of B T Babbitts Baking Powder (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child on horse)

Rumford Chemical Works - Yeast and Baking Powder, 1876 (silver albumen print)
6342454 Rumford Chemical Works - Yeast and Baking Powder, 1876 (silver albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co. (fl.1876); 33x41 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Sterling Baking Powder (colour litho [tradecard])
1079055 Sterling Baking Powder (colour litho [tradecard]) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Black Cat Awakened by Rising Bread Dough, c. 1885 (chromolithograph)
3036359 Black Cat Awakened by Rising Bread Dough, c.1885 (chromolithograph) by American School, (19th century); (add.info)

Powdermilk Biscuits, 1930 (screen print)
2622274 Powdermilk Biscuits, 1930 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of powdermilk biscuits; screen print)

Trade Card Advertisement Food Usa
Woman Draped in American Flag, American Baking Powder, Trade Card, circa 1880. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG)

AD: BAKING, c1880. Advertisement for Patapsco baking powder - the boy being beaten represents rival brand Crown baking powder. Lithograph, c1880

Four wooden spoons of ground yeast and gelatine, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda

Boy sifting flour, cocoa, and baking powder onto chocolate mixture in mixing bowl (making chocolate brownies), close-up

ADVERTISEMENT, 1891. American magazine advertisement, 1891, for a baking powder company, offering a free bicycle to every child who orders 150 cans of baking powder

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"Baking Powder: A Timeless Ingredient in Culinary History" From the humble tent interior of a pea pickers camp in Santa Clara County, California, to the grand Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, it has left its mark on history. Its versatility and effectiveness have been celebrated through various mediums, from chromolithographs to silver albumen prints. In an advertisement for Professor Horsfords baking powder, vibrant colors leap off the page, enticing consumers with promises of light and fluffy baked goods. Meanwhile, a child stands proudly atop a horse on a box of B T Babbitts Baking Powder - a testament to its reliability and trustworthiness. The Rumford Chemical Works showcased their yeast and baking powder at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition. This silver albumen print captures the essence of this momentous event where culinary advancements were celebrated alongside technological marvels. A color lithograph featuring Sterling Baking Powder showcases how advertising evolved over time. The captivating image draws attention to this essential ingredient that brings joy and satisfaction into every kitchen. Even feline friends couldn't resist being awakened by rising bread dough. A charming chromolithograph depicts a mischievous black cat captivated by the magic happening before its eyes – proof that even animals appreciate the wonders of baking powder. Powdermilk Biscuits take us back to 1930 with their nostalgic screen print advertisement. These biscuits made with baking powder bring comfort and warmth during challenging times when simple pleasures are cherished most. During World War II, Gordon Parks captured an image at Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida. Amidst turmoil and uncertainty, students found solace in creating delicious treats using baking powder - reminding us that even during difficult periods, food can provide comfort and unity. Engravings showcasing advertisements further emphasize how ubiquitous baking powder became throughout history. Whether it was used as an essential ingredient or as part of marketing campaigns aimed at capturing consumers' attention, baking powder played a vital role in culinary culture.