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Carnegie, Mary and Susan Gillespie, Chastleton, England, 1804-1905

 Item — Volume: EN 35

Dates

  • Creation: 1804-1905

Extent

From the Collection: 10.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Materials Specific Details

Holograph recipe book begun by Mary Carnegie in 1804 and picked up by Susan Gillespie in 1840 and continued by a few other Gillespies until 1905. All but the last few pages are from the 19th century and most were written in the pre-1840 period. Seven page index at the beginning, added to by the various contributors. Begins with a section of wine recipes - Cowslip Wine, Russian Wine, Ginger Wine, Champaign of Gooseberries - and proceeds in no culinary order with hundreds of recipes as well as some health and household tips. The sources of many of the recipes are noted, e.g. "Mrs. Carey," apparently handed down verbatim.

Includes a sheet with conservation notes, and some email print outs with background info.

Physical Description

Folio. 195 pages. Nineteenth century cloth (faded purple) and boards, leather title label on spine.

Dimensions

(31.8 cm x 20.5cm)

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)