- Joined
- May 12, 2010
- Location
- Now Florida but always a Kentuckian
Clabber Girl is a brand of Baking Soda, Baking Powder and Cornstarch. It has been around for over 150 years. The Hulman Brothers, Francis and Herman, formed Hulman and Co. in 1858 in Terre Haute, Indiana, It was at first a wholesale grocery business.
They started manufacturing Clabber Baking Powder in 1899. Today the business sells baking soda, corn starch and the Royal brand of products. In Terre Haute they have a museum, bake shop, coffee roasting operation and culinary classes.
The girl on the can dates back to 1899. The artist who drew her never said if based on his own idea or a real person. She has basically remained the same since 1899. In 1940's they did highlight her hair. At corporate she is known as "Claire Baker".
Trivia:
In 1945 Tony Hulman, Jr. purchased the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. History was made in racing.
Information from: https://www.clabbergirl.com/Corporate/History
They started manufacturing Clabber Baking Powder in 1899. Today the business sells baking soda, corn starch and the Royal brand of products. In Terre Haute they have a museum, bake shop, coffee roasting operation and culinary classes.
The girl on the can dates back to 1899. The artist who drew her never said if based on his own idea or a real person. She has basically remained the same since 1899. In 1940's they did highlight her hair. At corporate she is known as "Claire Baker".
Trivia:
In 1945 Tony Hulman, Jr. purchased the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. History was made in racing.
Information from: https://www.clabbergirl.com/Corporate/History