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[Cookbook], Ca. 1900-1920

 Item — Volume: US 40

Dates

  • Creation: Ca. 1900-1920

Extent

From the Collection: 10.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Materials Specific Details

"I think this was Debb's M. J. C." is written on the cover. Inside is written "Preface by G.P. B. This little book Learned in gastronomy Teaches its cook To use economy."

Recipes include: To make the best coffee, Sponge cake, Cranberry sauce, Huff chuff, calves head soup, Potatoes, Cold potatoes, Roasted meat, Hashed mutton, Beef a la mode, Tongue, Scrambled eggs, Bread cake, Hannah More's pudding, Sauce for Miss Hannah, Cocoa nut cakes, Gill Cakes, Delicious drop cakes, gingerbread, Apples, Chowder, Flour pudding, etc.

Physical Description

There are 28 pages of which 27 are written. Handbound (?) one signature pamphlet, tied with royal blue woven ribbon, brown paper covers

Dimensions

(4 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.; 10.5 x 13 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
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