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Day book, 1826-1839 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 32 leaves)
Abstract:
A volume comprising the daily transactions of the sales and expenses of Potter's Catholicon created by W. W. Potter. The daily accounting in the volume by agent and druggist Thomas E. Potter spans the years from 1826 to 1839.

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G. and E. Irving receipt book, 1830-1854 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
An oblong leather-bound volume with a clasp containing recipes for cooking and domestic household use in addition to information on woodworking and other miscellanous information.

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

Extent:
1 volume (+ 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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Mrs. A.Y. Bird recipe book, circa 1818-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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This volume was written and compiled between 1818 and 1860 by Mrs. A.Y. Bird, who likely lived in England. This volume contains 192 recipes attributed to numerous individuals known to Mrs. Bird. Of the recipes, 161 are culinary and 31 are medical remedies and household products.

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English recipe and commonplace book, 1830-1867 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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This volume contains 122 culinary, medicinal, and household recipes and 79 pages of accounts, poems, verse, and history notes written and compiled by Mrs. Prout Tuner[?] and other unidentified contributors between 1830 and 1867.

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

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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
Abstract:
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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Ludwig Arnold recipes for dyes and dyeing, 1836-1849 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 volumes (+ 8 leaves)
Abstract:
Two paper-covered volumes containing recipes, instructions, and ingredients for dyeing fabrics, cloth, and yarns kept by Ludwig Arnold of Nuremberg, Germany spanning the years from 1836 to 1849.

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