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FOOD AND COOKING 18

contents : From 1830 - 1860 : Food & Cooking
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Summary: Sale of Indian Corn

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When the blight struck, the government brought in maize (Indian corn) from America. However, it was not given out to the starving but sold at a fairly cheap price. This picture shows Indian corn being sold in Cork in April 1846.

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