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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]

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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]

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The effusions, collection of volumes, 1905-1914 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 2 photographs, 2 leaves)

Abstract:

The effusions, a collection of volumes consists of several issues of a handmade magazine bound in one volume. The magazine was created by the Philadelphia club named Ell Kube and was founded by a group of young Jewish men in 1904. There are seven volumes spanning the years from 1905-1914.

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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]

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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.

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Recipe book, 19th century (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume comprised of handwritten culinary, medicinal, and household recipes by an unnamed author. The recipes were probably written in the 19th century in England.

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Recipe book, 1836 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume comprised of handwritten culinary and household recipes by an unknown author in 1836. The book was probably written in England.

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

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Recipe book, circa 1850-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Volume comprised of culinary recipes written by an unnamed author in England. The recipes were probably written between the years spanning 1850 to 1870. The recipes reflect English and Indian cuisine.

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Receipts for cooking, 1865 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Volume bound in black cloth comprising culinary recipes written by an unnamed author in England in 1865.

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Travel diary, 1902 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume comprising a travel diary by an unnamed writer probably from England. The travel journal was written while touring Japan and Shanghai, China from April 16 to May 17, 1902.

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