Historical information

Benger's food was a popular dieteary suplement in the first half of the 20th century. It was marketed as being self-digestive.Booklet details it's preparation

Significance

Insight into dietary supplements available in the first half of the 20th century

Physical description

Stapled booklet, cream background wirh brown print On the front cover are detailing of title and publisher. There is a sepia photograph of a woman wearing a cap tied under her chin andnclothing with a high collar. There is a line drawing of a rural scene in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten on front cover at top right 'Patricia Johnston, 27/1/1943' [balck ink] and at centre top previous catalogue number is handwritten [black ink]