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University of Chicago Library

Guide to Medical Prescriptions and Other Recipes circa 1800

© 2008 University of Chicago Library

Descriptive Summary

Title:

Medical Prescriptions and Other Recipes

Dates:

circa 1800

Manuscript Number:

Crerar Ms 119

Size:

184 p. (17 cm.)

Repository:

Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center
University of Chicago Library
1100 East 57th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.

Abstract:

Manuscript formulae in several hands, for medicinal elixirs, tinctures, and decoctions listed in alphabetical order, followed by "family recipes" for food dishes.

Information on Use

Access

Open for research. No restrictions.

Citation

When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Medical Prescriptions and Other Recipes, Crerar Ms 119, Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library

Scope Note

Manuscript formulae in several hands, for medicinal elixirs, tinctures, and decoctions listed in alphabetical order, followed by "family recipes" for food dishes. Bound in modern brown buckram. .

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Subject Headings

INVENTORY

Crerar Ms 119