1. Add MS 54486
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 54486
- Title:
- CHARLES CLARKE: recipe book of Charles Clarke, antiquary (d.1840), chiefly relating to chemistry, technology and art materials; 1788-1836 (ff. 46v, 244v). Autograph, with some printed items. Pen, pencil and watercolour. Some French. Clarke refers to information gathered in Chatham, Gravesend and Guernsey, where he was employed by the Ordnance Office (f. 39v), and gives biographical details of his relative Edward Oram, landscape painter (ff. 186v-187). Among the subjects covered are the follo...
- Scope & Content:
- Commonplace Books: Art. Miscellaneous: Recipes: Mechanics: Charles Clarke, antiquary: Natural Science: Recipe book of Charles Clarke: 1788-1836: Some Fr: Autogr. includes: ff. ii, 93-94 Printed Matter: Advertisements: 18th-early 19th centt.ff. 186v-187 Charles Clarke, antiquary: Edward Ora...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and French
- Date Range:
- 1788-1836
- Extent:
- 1 item