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

Extent:
0.33 linear feet (1 box)
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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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Recipe book, 1824-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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A volume comprised of culinary and wine recipes written by and unnamed author in England spanning the years from 1824 to 1871.

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

Extent:
1 volumes
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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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Receipt book, 1831-1879 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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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, 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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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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