History
The lettuce sandwich was mentioned in print as early as 1894 in The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The lettuce sandwich (bread with a lettuce filling) was a common food in the United States and England during the first half of the 20th century; preferred by the youth and served at fine luncheons. Lettuce sandwiches have been served in schools in the United States. The lettuce sandwich (bread with lettuce filling) is also an old-fashioned English food. Lettuce sandwiches are still prevalent in the US and elsewhere.
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