Book of recipes, mainly culinary, but with a few medicinal. Inscribed 'Rebecca Dixon Her Book 1804' inside the front cover.
A few separate recipes in various hands are loosely inserted. The item is written from both ends with an index at the front.
Rebecca Dixon's Recipe Book (19th century)
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- ReferenceGB 338 MS 27
- Former ReferenceGB 338 MSS/027
- Dates of Creation1804
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description245x185mm 1 volume Paper leaves in a vellum binding.
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Archivist's Note
Former reference MS027.
Description prepared by Andrew Lacey.