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A book of receits
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Bound volume of English manuscript recipes, both for cooking and medicine, written beginning in the 17th century (in several hands). Some of the recipes are attributed to a specific person (both women and men) with a note if it was tested; in some cases, the name of the person who tested it is also provided. The manuscript is organized into four sections: medicine, recipes coming from Lady Bray, distillation, and cookery. There are four loose items in the inside front cover. About half of the volume is blank. Bound in vellum.
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