https://findingaids.library.upenn.edu/records/UPENN_RBML_PUSP.MS.CODEX1985
Recipe book
- Date
- circa 1859 (inclusive)
- Extent
- 1 volume(s) (+ 1 leaf)
- Call Number
- Ms. Codex 1985
Description
Where the collection came from, what's inside, and how you can use it.
Scope and Content
A leather bound volume with a metal clasp comprised of medicinal and veterinary recipes and prescriptions written by and unknown author in England circa 1859. The recipes are written on the first 34 pages of the volume. The remainder of the volume is blank. Medicinal recipes include remedies for bronchitis, burns, chilblains, cholera, coughs, colds, diarrhea, jaundice, and sciatica. Two items have been clipped from newspapers and pasted in the volume. One prescription is attributed to Sir William Gull. One prescription for cholera attributed to the London Journal was dated 1859. Veterinary prescriptions include remedies for ailments of cattle, dogs, horses, and sheep. Some veterinary formulas are attributed to George Brown and T. Windsor. There are some recipes for cordials. A few household recipes include waterproofing boots and wool clothing, and cleaning cloth. Front cover is detached and some leaves are loose. One leaf is laid in the volume.
Acquisition Information
Sold by Ken Spelman Books (York, England), 2018.
Rights and citation
- Use
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Copyright restrictions may exist. For most library holdings, the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania do not hold copyright. It is the responsibility of the requester to seek permission from the holder of the copyright to reproduce material from the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts.
- Preferred Citation
- Recipe book, circa 1859, Ms. Codex 1985, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, University of Pennsylvania
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts
- Finding aids author
- Donna Brandolisio
- Date
- February 2019
Subjects and headings
Inventory
Everything in this collection, in the order the archivist chose to help you understand it.
Recipe book, circa 1859
Contact
These materials are held by University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts. Contact them to schedule a visit or ask about your research.
- Address
- 3420 Walnut Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206
- rbml@pobox.upenn.edu