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Eleanor Freeman and Katharine Freeman Scott-Holmes recipes, circa 1870s-1931 (inclusive)

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0.2 linear_foot (1 box)
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Eleanor Freeman (1818-1903) and Katharine Freeman Scott-Holmes (1854-1948) were members of a prominent, British family. Their collections of recipes provide a glimpse into how tastes in foods, availability of ingredients, and economy changed what people ate. This collection consists of recipe and household tips collected by Eleanor Freeman and her daughter Katharine Scott-Holmes from the 1870s to the early 1930s.

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Recipe book, 1832-1868 (inclusive)

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1 volume (+ 11 leaves)
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Volume containing handwritten culinary recipes and medicinal remedies spanning the years from 1832 to 1868.

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Recipe book, 1838-1862 (inclusive)

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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)

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

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Thomas Peachey recipe book, 1794-1824 (inclusive)

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1 volume (+ 1 booklet, 13 leaves)
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A parchment covered volume comprising recipes for sauces, ketchups, and vinegars by Thomas Peachey spanning thirty years from 1794-1824.

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Receipt book, 1831-1879 (inclusive)

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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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Miss Stockley recipe book, 1833-circa 1880 (inclusive)

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1 volume
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A volume written by Miss Stockley of England containing culinary recipes, drawings, and printed illustrations spanning the years from 1833 to circa 1880.

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Joanna Hodgkinson's receipt book, 1768-1829 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 11 leaves)
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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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William George Tryon pharmaceutical recipe book, circa 1841-1860 (inclusive)

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1 volume
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A volume comprising formulas and recipes written by English chemist and druggist William George Tryon spanning the years between 1841 to 1860. The formulas in the volume were used for medicinal, hygienic, and household purposes.

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Catherine M. Goodlake recipe book, 1874-1901 (inclusive)

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1 volume
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A volume of culinary recipes compiled by Cathering M. Goodlake in Swindon, England spanning the years from 1874 to 1901.

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