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John Birkett pharmaceutical recipe book, 1856-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:
A volume comprised of formulas written by English chemist and druggist John Birkett spanning the years from 1856 to 1860. The formulas in the volume were used for medicinal, hygienic, and household purposes.

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Frederick Robinson Bell pharmaceutical recipe book, 1861-1898 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume comprised of formulas written by English chemist and druggist Frederick Robinson Bell spanning the years from 1861-1898. The formulas in the volume were used for medicinal, hygienic, and household purposes.

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Joseph Gilbert recipe book, 1812-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
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A volume comprised of culinary and medicinal recipes, weights and measurements, directions for making an ice house, and geography. The volume was written by Joseph and Ellen Gilbert of Derbyshire, England and spans the years from 1812 to 1863.

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Recipe book, circa 1750-1799 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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A volume comprised of medicinal and culinary recipes written in England by an unnamed author approximately from 1750-1700.

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Medicinal recipe book, circa 1825 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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A volume comprised of medicinal remedies for a variety of ailments written by an unnamed author in England circa 1825.

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Receipt and account book, 1805-1825 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
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A volume comprising culinary recipes and accounts for girl's education at a school in Nocton, LIncolnshire, England spanning the years from 1805 to 1825. The volume was presumably written by Eleanor Agnes Hobart Countess of Buckinghamshire (Pickering & Chatto).

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Wilhelmina Wrixon recipe book, 1872-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This recipe book was created and compiled from 1872 through 1924 by Wilhelmina (Minnie) Wrixon (1838-1931), likely in both Ireland and England. It contains 67 culinary and household recipes and knitting patterns.

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Dudley, Short & Company prescription books, 1907-1912 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 volumes
Abstract:
Two volumes probably of several volumes of prescription books kept by Dudley, Short & Company a pharmacy serving Brighton, England area. The volumes are comprised of formulas for prescriptions spanning the years from 1907 to 1912.

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Amersham Soup Society records, 1795-1801 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear feet
Abstract:
The Amersham Soup Society was established in 1798 in England to run a soup kitchen for Amersham's poor. This collection consists of correspondence, accounts, rules, printed matter, subscriber lists and kitchen plans as well as "Count Rumford's Experimental Essays" and memoranda and plans for the relief of the poor.

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