Description:
This 1970s vintage children's scrapbook features charming illustrated covers with a girl and boy in gingham outfits, set against a red-and-white check border and retro kitchen illustrations. Inside are 32 pages of handwritten and clipped recipes collected from vintage sources, including magazine cuttings and newspaper clippings. Recipes include sweet and savoury favourites such as Apricot Pie, Bacon Rolls, Meatballs Stroganoff, and Savoury Spaghetti Casserole. Pages are filled with handwritten annotations, folded corners, and aged glue marks—evidence of use and careful compilation.
Details
Author: Uncredited compilation
Illustrator: Cover artwork uncredited
Publisher: Not stated
Publication Year: 1970s (estimated)
Printed in: Australia (based on recipe clippings and handwriting style)
Condition: Covers show moderate wear with scuffing and edge marks. Inner pages show consistent signs of use including yellowing, light stains, and recipe clippings with adhesive wear. Binding intact.