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Uhler family pharmaceutical recipe book, 1848-1883 (inclusive)

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1 volume(s) (+ 2 leaves)

Abstract:

A volume comprised of pharmaceutical formulas written by members of the Uhler family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, spanning the years from 1848 to 1883. The formulas in the volume were written for medicinal and household purposes.

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Thomas B. Langridge pharmaceutical recipe book, 1874-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s) (+ 24 leaves)

Abstract:

A volume comprising medicinal and household formulas written by Thomas B. Langridge of Rotherfield, Sussex, England spanning the years from 1874 to 1921.

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Recipe book of a pharmacist, 1834-1838 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s) (+ 2 leaves)

Abstract:

A leather bound volume containing the chemical recipes of a pharmacist in London, England spanning the years from 1834 to 1838. Included are pharmacy, culinary, veterinary, and chemical recipes. The formulas range from treating ailments to making colors.

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Edmund Bayley pharmaceutical recipe book, circa 1830s-1872 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

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Edmund Bayley was a chemist working in London, England, from at least 1839 to 1870. This volume, entitled "Edm. Bayley Process Book," contains 390 recipes for remedies for medical conditions and veterinary conditions, as well as some cosmetic and personal care products and household recipes.

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Clinton C. Cook formulary, approximately 1900 to 1940 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

Volume containing pharmaceutical recipes and remedies spanning the years from approximately 1900 to 1940 written in two hands. The first twenty-three pages are written by pharmacist Clinton C. Cook (1864-1914) and following eleven pages are written by Michael A. Jackson (1887-1955).

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Medicinal recipe book, circa 1800-1850 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

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.

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Samuel Skevington formulary, 1836-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s) (+ 8 leaves)

Abstract:

This volume is a compilation of medicinal, household, and veterinary formulas and preparations written and compiled by Samuel Skevington spanning the years from 1836-1874.

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Recipe book, 1815-1842 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

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.

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Prescription book, 1863-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s) (+ 2 leaves)

Abstract:

This volume is probably the second volume of several pharmacy prescription books kept by Brian Cowgill. The volume is comprised of formulas for prescriptions spanning five years from 1863 to 1868.

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Recipe book, 19th century (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

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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