Betsy Woodson V. Morton Recipe Book, 1845-1846

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[Library Title: Recipe Book, 1845-1846]
Manuscript Location
College of William and Mary, Swem Special Collections Research Center
Holding Library Call No.
Mss. MsV R6
Manuscript Cookbooks Survey Database ID#
1546
Place of Origin
United States
Date of Composition
1845-1846
Description
Betsy Woodson V. Morton, of unknown address, compiled this 120-page recipe book in 1845-1846. In addition to culinary recipes, the book includes home remedies, as well as detailed instructions and diagrams for dyeing and weaving counterpanes, carpets, and dimity.