Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Repository University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts Subject Cooking, English Subject Medicine Subject Traditional medicine Language English

Recipe book, circa 1857 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing a small collection of culinary, household, and medicinal recipes written by an unidentified English author, circa 1857.

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Recipe book, 1815-1842 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
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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Recipe book, 19th century (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
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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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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Recipe book, 1838-1862 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A small red volume kept by Samuel William Clay (1816-1884) fo England. The book is comprised chiefly of medicinal receipes and remedies for various ailments. There are some cookery and household recipes included.

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Recipe book, 1864-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Volume comprising culinary recipes, medicinal recipes, and household formulas spanning the years from 1864 to 1869.

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Receipt book, 1831-1879 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: 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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Joanna Hodgkinson's receipt book, 1768-1829 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 11 leaves)
Abstract:: A volume containing culinary and medicinal recipes written and collected by Joanna Hodgkinson of Sheffield, Yorkshire, spanning the years from 1768 to 1829.

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Recipe book, 1852-1877 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Volume comprised of culinary recipes and medicinal remedies written by an unnamed author in England spanning the years from 1852 to 1877.

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Mary Bridges Beck commonplace book, 1737-1799 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:: This volume is a combination of commonplace book and recipe book written by Mary Bridges Beck of Bristol, England spanning the years from 1737 to 1799.

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