New England ducklings, Massachusetts Duck Growers Association, 30 Huntington Ave., Boston, Mass., undated

Date

undated

GUSN

GUSN-359148

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This pamphlet contains harmful imagery including a stereotypical depiction of a Chinese person.

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The pamphlet informs consumers about the history and processes of the duck farming industry, as well as the characteristics of duck meat. Provided on the back pages of the pamphlet are recipes on how to prepare different duck-centric dishes, such as gravy. Throughout the pamphlet are drawings of cartoon ducks and consumers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
ducks (birds)
recipes
printed ephemera
pamphlets

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.07.03.01.013

Credit Line

Gift of Susan Crompton, 2000

Record Details

Originator

Massachusetts Duck Growers Association (Agency responsible for reproduction)
New England Poultry and Egg Institute (Agency)

Material Type

printed ephemera
pamphlets

Other Organizations

Massachusetts Duck Growers Association
New England Poultry and Egg Institute

Subjects

Chinese

Description Level

Item

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