Metropolitan Life Cook Book 1948 Mid-Century Recipes Insurance Promo 56 Pages

Metropolitan Cook Book – 1948 Promotional Edition Metropolitan Life Insurance Company | United States | 56 pages | Approx. 7¾" × 5½" This vintage 1948 cookbook was issued by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company as a promotional item, blending mid-century design with practical home economics. The cover features a bold red circle and stylized white text over a blue grid background — a classic example of postwar graphic design. Inside, the booklet offers 56 pages of recipes, organized with a table of contents and index. It includes meal planning tips and nutritional guidance, reflecting the domestic values and health messaging of the era. Condition: Good vintage condition - Light edge wear and mild discoloration - No writing or tears noted - Interior pages clean and legible A charming piece of advertising ephemera for collectors of vintage cookbooks, insurance memorabilia, or mid-century kitchen culture.