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The sweet potato as a flour substitute, c. 1915 (litho)
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The sweet potato as a flour substitute, c. 1915 (litho)
696050 The sweet potato as a flour substitute, c.1915 (litho) by Carver, George Washington (c.1864-1943); 28.2x16.1 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Carver, a celebrated agricultural chemist at the Tuskegee Institute, offers advice and recipes regarding conservation of the years unusually large sweet potato crop. Provides recipes for using sweet potatoes to make flour, bread, and biscuits. Carver, noted for his developments in peanut farming, revolutionized Southern agriculture through his experiments with crop diversification. He also expanded the industrial use of agricultural products.
); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; American, out of copyright
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American History Broadside Flour Historical Document Ingredients Meals Nutrition Potatoes Rationing Rations Recipe Recipes Sheet 1914 1918 1914 1918 Wwi Ww One First World War 1914 1918 Great War
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This lithograph, titled "The sweet potato as a flour substitute, c. 1915" showcases the innovative work of George Washington Carver, an esteemed agricultural chemist at the Tuskegee Institute. Measuring 28.2x16.1 cm and part of the Gilder Lehrman Collection in New York, this print offers a glimpse into Carver's efforts to conserve the abundant sweet potato crop during that year. Carver's expertise extended beyond his renowned developments in peanut farming; he revolutionized Southern agriculture through his experiments with crop diversification and expanded the industrial use of agricultural products. In this lithograph, he provides advice and recipes for utilizing sweet potatoes as a substitute for flour in various culinary creations such as bread and biscuits. During World War I when rationing was prevalent, these alternative recipes played a crucial role in ensuring meals were nutritious despite limited resources. This historical document sheds light on American history during that era and highlights Carver's significant contributions to sustainable farming practices. As we admire this litho from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images, let us appreciate not only its artistic value but also recognize how it represents an important chapter in our nation's past—a time when innovation met necessity to address food shortages during times of conflict.
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