Title
The Guide to United States Warships.
Coverage
New York, NY:
Publisher
Continental Baking Company,
Date
[ca. 1940s].
Description
Volvelles have been used since the thirteenth century, created as a calendar by Matthew Paris, a Benedictine monk. It is considered the earliest forerunner of computers as it merges information from more than one source. This volvelle, used for the catalog cover, shows images of United Nations member country flags and United States warships, helpful during World War II, while at the same time providing information as to how they are named on one side and showing international flag codes on the reverse. Wonder Bread was sold unsliced during WWII due to the lack of steel for the blades. The ban lasted less than 2 months due to the hue and cry of bakers and housewives. I grew up on Wonder Bread and have never forgotten my class trip to its nearby bakery at 143rd Street and Southern Boulevard, Bronx. I can still recall the glorious fragrance of the factory and thrill of the individually wrapped mini-loaves we could take home.
Source
Collection of Ellen G. K. Rubin.