Butcher's account book, 1779-1794, recording the buying of sheep, cows, etc, and the sale of skins, within the Market Harborough area of Leicestershire. Three recipes, for 'green ointment', 'eye water' and gooseberry vinegar, are included at the end of the manuscript. On the inside front cover are inscribed in a modern hand the names of John and Mrs Coleman of Lubenham Lodge, Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
Account book, butcher's, Market Harborough
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- ReferenceGB 96 MS 526
- Dates of Creation1779-1794
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 volume containing 51 leaves
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Founded in the 12th century, Market Harborough is a market town situated 13 miles south of the city of Leicester in the East Midlands region.
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Single item.
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Acquisition Information
Bought from W.A. Myers, Ltd. in 1960.
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
7¼" x 5½"
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
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