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Start Over Record Source University of Pennsylvania Subject Medicine Subject Medicine -- Formulae, receipts, prescriptions Year 1850 to 1899

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Samuel Skevington formulary, 1836-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 8 leaves)
Abstract:
This volume is a compilation of medicinal, household, and veterinary formulas and preparations written and compiled by Samuel Skevington spanning the years from 1836-1874.

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Prescription book, 1863-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:
This volume is probably the second volume of several pharmacy prescription books kept by Brian Cowgill. The volume is comprised of formulas for prescriptions spanning five years from 1863 to 1868.

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John W. Wright receipt book, 1867-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:
A volume written by English chemist John W. Wright spanning the years from 1867 to 1925. The volume comprises pharmaceutical formulas for medicinal, hygienic, and household purposes.

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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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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
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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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Recipe book, 1877-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 6 leaves)
Abstract:
Volume of culinary and medicinal recipes written by a young woman in the United States spanning from 1877-1878.

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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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Robert George Eustace formulae, 1897-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:
This volume containing chemical formulas for medicinal, veterinary, toiletry, household and photographic purposes was written by English chemist Robert George Eustace. The volume spans the years from 1897 to 1932.

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