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State University of New York College at Buffalo - Buffalo State College

2022

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The Evolution Of The America Perception Of Lobster From The 17th To The 21st Century, Michael T. Fisher Jan 2022

The Evolution Of The America Perception Of Lobster From The 17th To The 21st Century, Michael T. Fisher

The Exposition

Lobster early in American history was a low class food commonly served to servants and slaves. Technological advancements, and scarcity during World War II are what facilitated preservation of fresh lobster drove the cultural shift behind the elevated status of the American Lobster.