Bizarre Vintage Jobs That No Longer Exist (And for Good Reason!)

Bread Sculptor

Victorian and Edwardian bakers sometimes specialized in elaborate bread sculptures for grand banquets or competitions, turning everyday food into edible art. These sculptures were meant to impress guests and showcase bakers’ skills.

While celebrated in their time, changing tastes and the rise of mass-produced baked goods ended the practice’s popularity. Today, bread sculpting survives as a rare artisan craft and hobby.

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