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Recipe book, 1815-1842 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
An oblong volume comprising culinary, medicinal, and household recipes by and unknown compiler who probably lived in Derbyshire, England. The recipes were written between the years 1815 and 1842.

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

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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, 1832-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 11 leaves)
Abstract:
Volume containing handwritten culinary recipes and medicinal remedies spanning the years from 1832 to 1868.

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Recipe book, 1838-1862 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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A small red volume kept by Samuel William Clay (1816-1884) fo England. The book is comprised chiefly of medicinal receipes and remedies for various ailments. There are some cookery and household recipes included.

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Recipe book, circa 1849-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 4 leaves)
Abstract:
Volume comprising handwritten culinary recipes, household formulas, and medicinal remedies spanning the years from circa 1849 to 1892.

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Receipt book, 1831-1879 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
An oversize volume comprising a compilation of veterinary, medicinal, household, and culinary recipes spanning the years 1831 to 1879 and over two generations of the Sandford family.

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Recipe book, circa 1859 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:
A volume with a metal clasp comprised of medicinal and veterinary recipes and prescriptions written by and unknown author in England circa 1859

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Recipe book, 1852-1877 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Volume comprised of culinary recipes and medicinal remedies written by an unnamed author in England spanning the years from 1852 to 1877.

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Recipes for dyes, cosmetics, and ailments, circa 1820 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This small volume, probably kept by an English woman, contains recipes for dyes, preparations for cosmetics, and a few medicinal prescriptions. There are also instructions for the home.

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Popular receipts, circa 1865 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume of medicinal recipes and formulas compiled by W. H. H. Snyder, circa 1865.

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