Vintage 1940s Pink Duckling Pie Vent by Ebling & Reuss circa 1945 coastal no ripped pages or pencil

no ripped pages or pencil notations

Wine Sipping Cookies alla Romagnola

Illustrated throughout by beloved American commercial artist and children's book illustrator Art Seiden (1923-2004)

Shortcuts are not encouraged

- Berry and evergreen sprig design

Vintage 1940s Pink Duckling Pie Vent by Ebling & Reuss circa 1945 coastal no ripped pages or pencil{HISTORY} Not only cute but also clever, ceramic pie birds were first invented in Britain during the 1800s as a way to let steam escape from double crust pies while baking in the oven. Due to their unique shape, these little charmers prevented pie juices from bubbling over and prevented top crusts from sagging in the center. America caught on to these affable kitchen helpers in the 1920s, and since then, birds and pies have been constant companions