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4 unusual facts about Ann Turner Cook


Ann Turner Cook

Cook taught at one of Florida's several elementary (primary) schools named Oak Hill, and then at Madison Junior High School, in Tampa, Florida.

Cook attended the University of South Florida and other post-secondary schools, where, studying education and English journalism, she earned several degrees, including a master's degree in English Education.

Gerber Products Company

According to Gerber, Ann Turner Cook is the famous Gerber baby, whose portrait is featured prominently on all Gerber product packaging.

Leslie Turner

Ann Turner Cook found fame as the model for the Gerber Baby, trademarked art reproduced from a 1928 charcoal sketch by the Turner family's neighbor, artist Dorothy Hope Smith.



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