Dinner at Lacock in 1729

Book in excellent condition; cover shows light shelf wear.

Mrs. Davenport's rough sketches of the three courses of the celebration dinner planned for her daughter Mary Elizabeth's coming of age in October 1729 have led to this fascinating book. It outlines the customs of the day, complete with tableware, social background and recipes. Of interest to any student of Wiltshire life in the 18th century.