Record Source: University of Pennsylvania / Form: Manuscripts, English -- 19th century / Language: English - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Adelaide Horatio Seymour Spencer commonplace book, 1848-1851 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising excerpts from the works read by Adelaide Horatio Seymour during the years from 1848 to 1851 providing a record of her reading interests with many contemporary titles included.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

John Wilson account book, 1849-1899 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 photograph, 3 leaves)
Abstract:: An account book kept by John Wilson who lived in Troutbeck and Windermere, Westmorland, England spanning the years from 1849 to 1899. The volume comprises Wilson's recorded business transactions with clients. Wilson's records suggest he was probably a literary agent, editor, and stationer. He was paid for editing, writing, arranging, and printing and was employed by newspapers such as the Kendal Times and the Lake Herald and writers including George Augustus Sala and Eliza Winstanley. Bound at the end of the volume is Reynold's astrological and prophetic almanack for 1849 on sixteen printed pages.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Medicinal recipe book, circa 1800-1850 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Brown leather volume written by an unnamed author probably in England between the years 1800 to 1850 comprising instructions for the homes of the poor, caring for the poor, and medicinal recipes.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Scrapbook of clippings, circa 1832-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 6 leaves)
Abstract:: An oversize volume chiefly comprising clippings from English newspapers by an unknown compiler spanning the years from circa 1832-1871. Many of the items appear to be cut out from newspapers in Bath, England and include epigrams, events, illustrations, poems, parliamentary news, stories, and theater news.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

M. A. Prideaux recipe book, 1820 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This volume was compiled by M. A. Prideaux in 1820 and comprises medicinal, household, and culinary recipes along with a copy of a sermon. The volume was probably written in England.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

William Fenney recipe and receipt book, 1803-1830 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising recipes and receipts of payment records kept by William Fenney spanning the years from 1803-1830.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Pythagoras Boyd recipe book for dyes and dyeing, circa 1860-1865 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:: A volume comprised of formulas for dyes and dyeing textiles written by print works chemist Pythagoras Boyd between the years 1860 to 1865.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

A catalogue of the library of the United Service Museum : Middle Scotland Yard, London, 1836-1841 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A printed library catalog with interleaved blanks is the house copy of the United Service Museum as part of the Royal United Service Institution. The volume has copious annotated bibliographic entries on the printed pages and interleaved blanks to accommodate additions to the library. The volume was in use from the years 1836 to 1841

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Address book Norfolk, England, circa 1836-1848 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: An address book possibly owned by Robert Fellowes of Shotesham Hall, Norfolk, England spanning the years from circa 1836 to 1848.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Lord Charles Townshend inventory, 1829-1834 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing the inventory of one of Lord and Lady Charles Townshend's homes either Cavendish Square or Raynham Hill. The inventory spans the years from 1829 to 1834.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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