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Susan Dann's Book, 1821-1853

 Item — Volume: EN 50

Dates

  • Creation: 1821-1853

Extent

From the Collection: 10.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Materials Specific Details

Signed "Dann's Book, Susan Dann, 10 September 1821" Written in five or more hands. Recipies include "Diet bread", 1853 Rice Cakes, To Brew porter, To Brew Ale, very excellent, Cake for Schools, and Mock Ice Cream. Several festival menus are included as well, "Harvest Supper 1842" and "Cooked for the Sale, 1851" Medical recipes include, American Receipts for the Rheumation, and, Used by His Majesty George 4th for Indigestion. Some recipes written upside down.

Physical Description

Bound in original vellum, with brass clasp, half missing. 150 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)