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1914 Thanksgiving table

This photo from 1914 was found on page 281 of the "American Cookery" book. It shows how to set out a Thanksgiving table. On the recommended menu for New England were an oyster cocktail, roast turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, mashed turnips and boiled onions. Pumpkin pie and pinapple sherbert were recommended, along with almonds and olives.