English Recipe Book, early 18th century MS.7746

Collection of medical and cookery receipts in a variety of early 18th-century hands. Second quarter, 18th century.

Among the authorities named are 'Dr Lowr' [Richard Lower, 1631-1691] (f. 1r.), 'Mrs Stoan the midwife' [Sarah Holmes Stone, fl. 1702-37] (f.2v.), and 'Dr Colbach' [Sir John Colbatch, d. 1729] (f. 34r.). Colbatch's Legacy, or the Family Physician, was published posthumously in 1733; Mrs Stone's A Complete Practice of Midwifery in 1737.

Collection of medical and cookery receipts in a variety of early 18th-century hands. Second quarter, 18th century.

Among the authorities named are 'Dr Lowr' [Richard Lower, 1631-1691] (f. 1r.), 'Mrs Stoan the midwife' [Sarah Holmes Stone, fl. 1702-37] (f.2v.), and 'Dr Colbach' [Sir John Colbatch, d. 1729] (f. 34r.). Colbatch's Legacy, or the Family Physician, was published posthumously in 1733; Mrs Stone's A Complete Practice of Midwifery in 1737.

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Collection of medical and cookery receipts in a variety of early 18th-century hands. Second quarter, 18th century.

Among the authorities named are 'Dr Lowr' [Richard Lower, 1631-1691] (f. 1r.), 'Mrs Stoan the midwife' [Sarah Holmes Stone, fl. 1702-37] (f.2v.), and 'Dr Colbach' [Sir John Colbatch, d. 1729] (f. 34r.). Colbatch's Legacy, or the Family Physician, was published posthumously in 1733; Mrs Stone's A Complete Practice of Midwifery in 1737.

Reference: MS.7746

Publication/creation: Early 18th century

Physical description: 152 ff. 36-152 largely blank. At least one original leaf at the start of the volume now wanting recipes numbered from 12. 1 vol., 310 x 210 mm. Reverse calf binding, with brass lock in centre of back cover (thong wanting).

Subjects: Formulas, recipes, etc.

Acquisition note: Purchased from A R Heath, 1999.

Attribution and usage: Wellcome Collection