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Hyde, Bridget ( -1733). Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.
Hyde, Bridget ( -1733)
- Hyde, Bridget, d.1733
- Date:
- 1676-1690
- Reference:
- MS.2990
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
About this work
Description
"Madam Bridget Hyde her receipt book August the 19th Anno Domini 1676."
The first part is mainly concerned with cookery receipts, in the second there are many medical receipts, household remedies, cordial waters, etc.
Inside the upper cover 'Book V.' At the end of the text 'December ye 3rd 1690'.
The volume contains pressed ivy leaves and [unidentified] flowers.
Publication/Creation
1676-1690
Physical description
1 volume 2 ll. (first bl.). + 82 pp. + 2 ll. + 160 pp. + 7 ll. folio. 40 × 24 cm. Original calf gilt binding, worn. Sides stamped with arms of Hyde in gold.
Contributors
Acquisition note
Purchased at Sotheby's 2/6/1930, Lot 162.
Biographical note
The compiler was the daughter of Sir Thomas Hyde, who in 1682 married Peregrine Osborne, 2nd Duke of Leeds [1658-1729].
Finding aids
Database description transcribed from S.A.J. Moorat, Catalogue of Western Manuscripts on Medicine and Science in the Wellcome Historical Medical Library (London: Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, 1962-1973).
Location of duplicates
This recipe book has been digitised and images are linked to the catalogue record. In addition, a microfilm copy is held as AMS/MF/207.
Ownership note
From the Hornby Castle Library.
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Identifiers
Accession number
- 62926