Directions for Dying Yarn

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Title

Subject

Cookery – Kentucky – History – 19th century.

Cookery – American – History – 19th century.

Recipes.

Description

Directions for dying yarn, both wool and cotton. Colors include black, purple, green, and blue. Recorded in the recipe book of Caroline Hancock Preston.

Creator

Preston, Caroline (Hancock), 1785-1847 (Mrs. William Preston)

Source

Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society.

Date

circa 1808-1827.

Rights

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Format

Recipe book

Language

English

Type

Text

Identifier

Mss. A P937

Collection

Caroline Hancock Preston Recipe Book, circa 1808-1827.

Citation

Preston, Caroline (Hancock), 1785-1847 (Mrs. William Preston), “Directions for Dying Yarn,” The Filson Historical Society , accessed February 6, 2023, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/1199.