Philadelphia at the Table Seminar Session 2 -Trade Cards: The Eye Eats First

Philadelphia at the Table: Treasures of the Larder Invaded

Session 2 –Trade Cards: The Eye Eats First

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022, 6 PM to 7:30 PM

 $150 Non-members | $135 Members

Join food historian and author, William Woys Weaver and What’s Cooking blog writer, Katie Maxwell, as they explore the Treasures of the Larder Invaded in this three-part seminar. This seminar is in-person and space is limited.

Trade cards developed as a new type of culinary graphic in during the Nineteenth Century. Their message was short, eye catching, and intended to convey important information in a limited amount of space. This session will explore the world of Philadelphia trade card advertising and the value judgements they made about packaged foods, vendors, and the food service industry.

Please note: This is a series. One registration covers all three sessions.

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