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Lobster has been called the king of the crustacean family. In the 19th century lobster was so plentiful that it was used as fish bait. Today it is prized as a culinary delicacy by people all over the world. (Color lithograph, 19th century, Hughes Food History Archives)
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A 1950's era leaflet shows how lobsters are trapped. Inside are illustrated instructions on how to eat lobster. (Hughes Food History Archives)
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Ladies dressed in lobster costumes promoted an Atlantic City restaurant in the 1930's. (Hughes Food History Archives)