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Chop Shop: 1917
Submitted by Dave on Sat, 06/23/2012 - 11:26pm.
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New York circa 1917. "Gladys Kierstead -- Pratt Institute cooking class." Immediately followed by finger inventory. Bain News Service. View full size.
Gladys Kierstead
Submitted by The Big Dog on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 1:43pm.
Found this one really interesting. Gladys was born Oct 10, 1893 to Jared and Amy (Hayes) Kierstead in Essex NJ. In Nov 1919 she applies for a passport, granted in December to travel to Chili to be married. Her application notes her profession as "Cooking Teacher". She departs New York, New Years Eve 1919 aboard the Santa Ana.
[This was apparently the trip during which she learned how to make salsa. - tterrace]
One Tourniquet Coming Up!
Submitted by Flatbush on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 9:15am.
Looks like a nurse standing by for when that fellow cleaves his hand off.
Not Too Appetizing
Submitted by iwasthere on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 11:00am.
Hygiene?? I don't think so :)
Now remember my dear,
Submitted by Vintagetvs on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 1:38am.
in just a few years you too can be a famous Movie Star.
Cook it well or else.
Submitted by Robert Nelson on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 12:45am.
I cannot imagine eating anything prepared in such a filthy environment. Everything looks grime covered. No wonder diarrhea and other food born diseases were such a major killer back then.
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