Early 20th Century Manuscript Cookbook from Appalachian Ohio

Manuscript

This manuscript cookbook contains many handwritten baking recipes and canning instructions and dates from the 1920s in the small town of Yorkville, Ohio. Cloth covers. 11.5" x 7" inches. Around 50 pages filled out by hand in pencil of a 100 page notebook. The author of this cookbook appears to be named "W.F. Ameiss" of Yorkville, Ohio. Contains recipes for many cakes and sweets, including Independence Cake, Mrs. Zielaska Fruit Cake, Devils' Food Cake, other pastries and some dinner items. Contains a section on canning, which was a vital practice for many people at the time. Well worn from age and use. Some fraying at edges, toning and stains present throughout interior. Overall in fair condition only, but definitely legible.

Item #17488

Price: $310.00

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