"Gerber's baby girl," Anne Turner Cook, has died at the age of 95
Cook's portrait became the logo of the baby food company in 1931, after her neighbor sent a drawing of her face to the competition the company announced.
For many years, the identity of Cook, who grew up to be a teacher and thriller writer, was kept secret until 1978. "She will continue to live as a symbol for all babies," Gerber said.
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05/06/2022
Sunday, 05 June 2022, 21:08 Updated: 22:03
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"Her smile returned hearts."
Ann Turner Cook (Photo: GettyImages)
Ann Turner Cook, whose cartoon portrait was pasted into jars of Gerber baby food, has died at the age of 95, CNN reported yesterday (Saturday).
The Gerber Company announced its death on Friday.
"Many years before she became an extraordinary mother, teacher and writer, her smile and expressive curiosity won hearts everywhere. She will continue to live as a symbol for all babies," the company said.
"We send our condolences to Ann's family, and to anyone who has had the privilege of knowing her."
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Portrait of Anne Turner Cook on Gerber's baby food (Photo: GettyImages)
The logo, which was based on a portrait of Cook, has accompanied the food company for more than ninety years, since 1931, and originated in a competition announced by the company to find a baby that would fit its campaign.
A neighbor of the Cook family submitted a drawing of the baby's face as part of the competition, and promised to turn it into a painting if she won.
The judges of the competition chose a portrait and decided that it would remain a registration.
The portrait has become the official logo of the company, and a symbol familiar to billions of consumers.
Despite her great publicity and worldwide circulation the portrait won, Cook's identity was kept secret.
Only in 1978 was the identity of Cook revealed, who in her adulthood engaged in teaching and writing thrillers and lived in Florida.
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