Showcasing the book collection of Victoria Hines and Eric Rasmussen, soon to be a library, offering fellowships to visiting scholars. Tweets by @mgyarn.
Dec 16, 2022 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
I’ve got a real treasure today for anyone interested in medicine, recipes, and/or women’s books: a copy of Culpepper’s English Physician, published by a woman and owned by two sisters! Read through for a special treasure… 1/ #herbook
Hannah Sawbridge was born into the book trade, the daughter of booksellers Edward and Ellen Brewster. When Edward died, Ellen carried on the business, partnering with George Sawbridge, who Hannah married. 2/