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John C. Coles prescription book and daybook, 1871-1920 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 volumes
Abstract:
Two volumes comprising the prescription books of pharmaceutical chemist John C. Coles of Chippenham, Wiltshire, England spanning the years from 1871-1920.

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Louis A. Mátos papers of pharmaceutical formulas, 1887-1907 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.12 linear_foot (1 box, 6 folders)
Abstract:
A small collection of papers by Louis A. Mátos comprising a compilation of chemical formulas and preparations for apothecary use spanning the years from 1887 to 1907. The collection consists six folders. Folder 1 is a volume of pharmaceutical formulas. Folders 2-5 contain printed ephemera, handwritten formulas and clippings.

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S. Day Pastrycook and Confectioner, Fancy Bread & Biscuitmaker records, 1822-1873 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.33 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:
Samuel Day (born 1806 or 1807 in Middlesex, England) owned and operated his own business, S. Day Pastrycook and Confectioner, Fancy Bread & Biscuit Maker, located in Strood and Rochester, Kent County, England. This collection includes Day's contract of indenture, apprenticeship rules, recipes, and detailed records of clients' orders dating from 1850 to 1873.

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Chemist recipe book, circa 1850-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:
.2 linear_foot (1 volume)
Abstract:
This volume, possibly created by a W. Ellis in England in the 19th century, consists primarily of recipes for basic medicines, household remedies, and personal care products.

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M. A. Inglis recipe book, 1833-1866 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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A volume containing the culinary recipes of M. A. Inglis, probably of England spanning the years 1833 to 1866. There are a few recipes for prescriptions, toiletries, and household items.

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Henry H. Kelley recipe book, 1840-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 27 leaves)
Abstract:
This volume contains a collection of pharmaceutical formulas and recipes compiled and written by druggist and chemist Henry H. Kelley spanning the years from 1840 to 1875.

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Rezeptbuch: Alkoholische getränke-herstellung spezialität Liköre, 1859-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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This slim, paper-bound volume comprises a treatise on the methods for distillation of liquors with over thirty-five detailed and explanatory recipes for various spirits. The volume was written in German by Leopold Bobrek spanning the years from 1859 to 1860.

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Pharmacy prescription book, 1882-1897 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume containing over 2,000 formulas for prescriptions created by a pharmacy or druggist's shop in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom, spanning the years from 1882-1897.

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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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