Preliminary identification
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Overview
This is a wonderfully preserved mid-century culinary booklet dedicated entirely to the art of frozen treats and refreshing beverages. Featuring vibrant, saturated color photography typical of the era, it represents the peak of post-war American domestic optimism and the rise of home entertaining.
Story
Published in 1958, this booklet rode the wave of the post-war suburban boom. As home freezers became standard appliances, Good Housekeeping taught homemakers how to turn simple ice cream into spectacular, party-ready showstoppers.
Maker / Origin
Good Housekeeping, founded in 1885, became the gold standard of American home life through its famous 'Good Housekeeping Institute'. Their test kitchens rigorously tried every recipe to ensure success for the everyday home cook, making their branded booklets highly trusted household staples.
Condition & Value
The booklet shows moderate wear consistent with kitchen use, including creasing on the cover, minor edge wear, and a small tear near the bottom spine. The colors remain bright and the binding appears intact. Excellent condition generally commands the higher end of the range.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.