The Horsford 1887 almanac and cook book
Summary
The Horsford 1887 almanac and cook book, cover
The Horsford 1887 almanac and cook book. Providence, R.I. : Rumford Chemical Works, 1887]
Produced by Rumford Chemical Works, "manufacturers of Prof. Horsford's baking powder", this almanac features advertisements for Professor Horsford's baking powder and acid phosphate along with other products manufactured by Rumford Chemical Works. Also includes "Herschel's Weather Table" for predicting the weather. Each month features recipes and/or household hints along with seasonal illustrations focusing on farming, baking, gathering fruit and baked goods.
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Date
1887
Source
Science History Institute
Copyright info
public domain