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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)

Abstract:

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.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Elizabeth Landor recipe book, circa 1780-1799 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 15 leaves)

Abstract:

Volume of eighteenth century recipes and numerations probably written an collected by Elizabeth Landor of Warwick, England.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Recipe book, circa 1849-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 4 leaves)

Abstract:

Volume comprising handwritten culinary recipes, household formulas, and medicinal remedies spanning the years from circa 1849 to 1892.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Mexican recipe book, circa 1907 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume containing 140 pages of handwritten recipes in Spanish by and unknown creator who lived in Mexico. The recipes were written around the year 1907.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

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

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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William George Tryon pharmaceutical recipe book, circa 1841-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

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.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Recipe book, 1859 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume chiefly of culinary recipes written by an unnamed author in England in 1859.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Anne Sidebottom recipe book, circa 1850-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 33 leaves, 1 printed gathering)

Abstract:

Volume comprising culinary recipes written and compiled by Anne Sidebottom in Halifax, Yorkshire, England spanning the years from approximately 1850 to 1869.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Kochbuch, 1891 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A late nineteenth-century German cookbook kept and written by Betti Bondy Reichard. The volume contains twenty-seven culinary categories spanning 770 numbered pages including a table of contents.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Flora V. Taylor recipe book, undated (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

This volume contains 26 household and culinary recipes, compiled by Flora V. Taylor, likely in the early 20th century.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]