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New England Manuscript Cookbook, 1880-1910

 Item — Volume: US 71

Dates

  • Creation: 1880-1910

Extent

From the Collection: 10.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Materials Specific Details

A neatly assembled manuscript recipe book, interspersed with pasted-in newspaper clippings. The only indication of place comes from the clippings, with Hartford and Rutland both mentioned. The well-indexed book covers more subject areas than most manuscript cookbooks. From "Bread & Rolls" to "Soups," "Salads," "Meats," "Omelettes," "Pickles," and "Candie." The recipes are carefully written with precise measurements and clear instructions.

Physical Description

Tall, ruled notebook, 80 pages, cloth-backed marbled boards, edgeworn, tan cloth spine is starting to fray. Bound on the short side. red stained page edges. Some minor repairs to pages.

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)