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Survayer of the Meltings Gold Pot Book, 1814

 Item — Volume: EN 20

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

Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)