English Recipe Book, 1865-1872

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[Library Title: Handwritten Cookbook, Including Medicinal and Cosmetics Recipes, from England, 1865-1872]
Manuscript Location
Ohio State University, Thompson Library Rare Books
Holding Library Call No.
SPEC.RARE.MMS.0328
Manuscript Cookbooks Survey Database ID#
1813
Place of Origin
England
Date of Composition
1865-1872
Description
This book, compiled by an unidentified English author between 1865 and 1872, primarily consists of culinary recipes but also contains medical and cosmetic recipes. In addition to recipes, there is a three page section titled the "The Exact Way to Lay Out Your Dinner Table." Several pages contain descriptions of political events in England, copied poems, and information about books to read. A few leaves of additional recipes are laid in.