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Start Over Repository University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts Subject Medicine -- Formulae, receipts, prescriptions Year 1878

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John C. Coles prescription book and daybook, 1871-1920 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 volumes
Abstract:
Two volumes comprising the prescription books of pharmaceutical chemist John C. Coles of Chippenham, Wiltshire, England spanning the years from 1871-1920.

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Chemist recipe book, circa 1850-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:
.2 linear_foot (1 volume)
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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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Frederick Robinson Bell pharmaceutical recipe book, 1861-1898 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume comprised of formulas written by English chemist and druggist Frederick Robinson Bell spanning the years from 1861-1898. The formulas in the volume were used for medicinal, hygienic, and household purposes.

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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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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
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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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Uhler family pharmaceutical recipe book, 1848-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:
A volume comprised of pharmaceutical formulas written by members of the Uhler family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, spanning the years from 1848 to 1883. The formulas in the volume were written for medicinal and household purposes.

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Thomas B. Langridge pharmaceutical recipe book, 1874-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 24 leaves)
Abstract:
A volume comprising medicinal and household formulas written by Thomas B. Langridge of Rotherfield, Sussex, England spanning the years from 1874 to 1921.

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William Huxtable notebook with Dr. Newbolt medical recipes, circa 1840s-1887 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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This volume contains 86 pharmaceutical recipes by Dr. Newbolt, likely compiled by William Huxtable in South Molton, Devon, England from around the 1840s through 1887. This volume also contains summary financial accounts of the compiler's father and details of a property dispute between Huxtable and Thomas Ridler.

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