Survayer of the Meltings Gold Pot Book, 1814
Dates
- Creation: 1814
Extent
From the Collection: 10.50 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Materials Specific Details
The first part of the manuscript lists gold that was melted, such as Hanover and French gold and gold coinage. It appears to have belonged to Durell Stables Esqr. There are numerous letters laid in regarding the family estate, etc. These are in paper folder. The later part is used as a cookery manuscript. Recipes include: claret and cider cups, to make curacua, and black current vinegar. Culinary recipes as well as recipes for the sick bed and household cleaning supplies are included.
Physical Description
It has the original vellum on boards with a gold gilt stamped family coat of arms on front & rear cover. Marbled endpapers There are 334 pages of which 122 are written. Vertical red and horizontal blue rulings.
Dimensions
(8 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.; 21 x. 26.5 cm.)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
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