This book was given to Anne D'Ewes at the time of her marriage to John D'Ewes in 1740 by her mother Mary Granville, who was herself the daughter of Sir Martin Westcomb. Both Sir Martin and the Sir Martin before him, (his father?), were for years the English consuls in Cadiz and this book contains a group of recipes from these years, many dated at Cadiz, 1665-1687. There are also some household recipes, including several from different countries for making ink. Sources are sometimes given.
Note
Many pages lacking. In several hands. Mary Granville inscribed: "Mrs. Ann Granvills Book which I hope shee will make a better use of then her mother." This is a PRELIMINARY RECORD. It contains unverified data from catalog cards and may contain incorrect or incomplete information. Please email catalog@folger.edu for assistance.
Historical background
The D'Ewes family lived in Bradley, Worcestershire.
Publications about material
Fooles and Fricassees: Food in Shakespeare's England / edited by Mary Anne Caton, with an essay by Joan Thirsk. Washington, DC, 1999, p. 30 To sleep, perchance to dream : a commonplace book / [edited by] Carole Levin and Garrett Sullivan, with Steven Galbraith and Heather Wolfe. Washington, DC : Folger Shakespeare Library, c2009.
Provenance
Formerly Folger MS Add 442.
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 1999. Fooles and Fricassees: Food in Shakespeare's England. Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2004-2005. Letterwriting in Renaissance England (catalog entry 02) Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2009. To Sleep, Perchance to Dream. Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2011. Beyond Home Remedy. Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2019. First Chefs. Opening: pp. 62-63
