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Baker's Confectionery Motifs and Table Decor, 1857

 Item — Volume: SW 1

Dates

  • Creation: 1857

Full Extent

From the Collection: 10.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

German

Swiss German; Alemannic; Alsatian

Materials Specific Details

A book of pencil drawings of suggested decorations for cakes, table decor, and perhaps even china, this volume contains drawings for exquisite designs, mostly circular. There are several shaped cakes, including some that look like hats and crowns. This book also has suggestions for decorations to be added to the cake such as butterflies, turtles, and even a mouse. Contains a few recipes such as macaroons and sugar dough.

Also includes a 20th century longer typed descripton of the work from Voyager Press Booksellers.

Physical Description

Brown cloth over continental boards. Pencil drawings with tissue paper overlays for protection. Some in colored pencil.

Physical Description

24.5 x 30.5 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)