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BUCK’S STATEMENT:
Step back into a bright American kitchen in 1928. The radio hums softly in the next room while a homemaker carefully measures flour from a fresh sack of Swans Down. Company recipe booklets like this one weren’t simply collections of instructions—they were trusted companions, passed from countertop to countertop, helping families create layer cakes, holiday desserts, and special treats during an era when baking from scratch was a point of pride. The beautiful cover artwork and color illustrations inside capture the optimism and craftsmanship of the late 1920s.
Published by Igleheart Brothers of Evansville, Indiana, this vintage Cake Secrets booklet offers a wonderful glimpse into the golden age of American home baking. Filled with tested recipes and charming period graphics, it appeals to collectors of antique cookbooks, baking ephemera, advertising booklets, and early twentieth-century kitchen history. Whether displayed in a cookbook collection or enjoyed for its nostalgic recipes, it remains a delightful survivor from nearly a century ago.
- Buck
DETAILS:
Brand: Ingeheart Brothers
Made in: USA
Style: Cookbook
Color: Multi
Era: 1920s
Size: (See Measurements)
Material: Paper
Condition: Vintage pre-owned — signs of wear (see photos)
BUCK & BADGER VINTAGE DISCLAIMER:
At Buck & Badger, every item has lived a life before it found its way to us.
We specialize in authentic vintage clothing, objects, art, and Americana—pieces with history, character, and soul.
Because of that, please review the following before purchasing:
1. Condition Disclosure
Our vintage pieces often show signs of age and use—this may include wear, fading, patina, tiny holes, snags, scuffs, or light stains.
We believe these imperfections are part of the story.
Any major flaws will always be clearly shown in the listing photos.
2. Sizing / Fit (for clothing)
Vintage sizes do not always reflect modern sizing.
Please rely on the exact measurements provided in the photos and description rather than the tagged size.
3. Measurement Guidelines (for clothing)
We measure all garments flat:
• Chest/Bust: pit to pit
• Length: collar to bottom hem
Photos and/or descriptions are organized to help you assess fit accurately.
4. One-of-a-Kind Items / No Returns for Fit
Every item is one-of-one.
Because of this, we do not accept returns for sizing or fit issues.
Please review measurements and photos carefully and reach out with any questions before purchasing. We’re happy to help.
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