Emily Francis Lanfear commonplace book, circa 1846-1847

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Manuscript Location
New-York Historical Society, Patricia D. Klingenstein Library
Holding Library Call No.
BV Lanfear, Emily Francis
Manuscript Cookbooks Survey Database ID#
11
Place of Origin
United States
Date of Composition
ca. 1846-1847
Description
This commonplace book kept by Emily Francis Lanfear contains entries dated from 1846 to 1847, as well as subsequent undated entries that may be later. While some poems and prayers are included, the bulk of the volume comprises recipes, including several on loose sheets. The recipes primarily focus on desserts, cakes, and other sweets.