Name/TitleHousehold Cookery and Laundry Work
EditionNew and Enlarged
MakerBlack, Mrs (Margaret McKirdy)
Maker RoleAuthor
About this objectSmall hardbook book with dark green cover titled 'Household Cookery and Laundry Work' by Mrs Black, F.E.I.S., Principal of the West-End Training School of Cookery ad Domestic Economy, Glasgow. New and enlarged edition; the preface is dated February, 1898. The listed contents are:
- Introduction
- Soups
- Fish
- Meat
- Vegetables
- Puddings
- Sauces
- Cakes and Baking
- Sick-Room Cookery
- Beverages
- Preserves
- Miscellaneous
- Laundry Work
Inserted into the book is a small typed recipe for an Orange Sponge, attached by a large pin to a handwritten recipe for Salad Cream.
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, paper
MeasurementsH: 180 x W: 123 x D: 11 mm
Date Made1882-98
Period1880s-1890s
PublisherWilliam Collins, Sons & Co. Ltd
Publication Date1882
Publication PlaceEngland, London
Subject and Association Keywordshousework, housewives, housewifery
Subject and Association KeywordsGlasgow history
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypeBook
Object numberGWL-2022-11-2
Spine LabelHOUSEHOLD COOKERY AND LAUNDRY WORK [very faded]
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved