The Gerber baby is a lovely lady named Ann Turner Cook! Here’s a photo of her from 1998, posing with the charcoal portrait that helped make her face become an icon!
The story was that Dorothy Hope Smith, a family friend, had done the original rough charcoal portrait sketch. A year later, in 1928, Gerber launched a contest to find the official face of their baby food brand. Smith submitted her sketch and promised Gerber that she would finish it if Ann’s portrait was chosen. But Gerber absolutely loved the rough sketch of the wide-eyed Ann and declared her the winner! By 1931, Ann’s face become the official trademark of the Gerber brand.
As you can see, she’s just as adorable as ever!
Ann is a Tampa native who’s lived a humble life. She is a retired English teacher and mystery novelist. Until recently, few people know of her claim to fame!
This year, Ann turned 90! Happy Birthday, Ann!
Source: Diply
How amazing is that? It’s funny to think that such a recognizable face has gone largely unidentified for so long. Now that you know the person and the story behind the iconic Gerber Baby logo, you’ll probably never look at it the same way again! And isn’t she just the cutest? If you enjoyed this story, please share it with your family and friends!
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