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Gail Borden, US inventor C016 / 8856
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Gail Borden, US inventor C016 / 8856
Gail Borden (1801-1874), US inventor. Borden is most famous for his invention of the modern condensed milk process in the 1850s (patented 1856). His business expanded and by 1865 had become a major employer. It was known as the Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Company, and later as the Illinois Milk Condensing Company, then the New York Condensed Milk Company. Other inventions by Borden included a meat biscuit. Borden County, Texas, USA, was named in his honour, as was the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin, Illinois, where his company had operated. This artwork is from a collection relating to the 1939 New York Worlds Fair
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Businessman Food Industry Industrialist Inventor North American Portrait Condensed Milk
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This print showcases Gail Borden, a prominent American inventor from the 19th century. Renowned for his groundbreaking invention of the modern condensed milk process in the 1850s, Borden's impact on the food industry cannot be overstated. His revolutionary patent in 1856 paved the way for significant advancements in food preservation and distribution. As an industrious entrepreneur, Borden's business expanded rapidly, eventually becoming a major employer by 1865. Initially known as the Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Company, it later transformed into the Illinois Milk Condensing Company and then finally became the New York Condensed Milk Company. Beyond condensed milk, Borden also dabbled in other inventions such as a meat biscuit. Borden's contributions were so influential that they earned him numerous accolades even after his passing. In honor of his legacy, Borden County in Texas was named after him along with the Gail Borden Public Library located in Elgin, Illinois where his company once operated. This remarkable artwork is part of a collection related to the iconic 1939 New York World's Fair—an event that celebrated technological progress and innovation from around the globe. The monochrome illustration captures not only Borden's likeness but also symbolizes an era marked by industrialization and human ingenuity.
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