Fugitive Papers

Authors

  • Bridget Ann Henisch Independent Scholar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/ppc.28060

Keywords:

paper, scarcity, United Kingdom, English literature, social history, kitchen supplies

Abstract

Literary trivia concerning paper as a scarce commodity in British history as reflected in literary works from the 16-19th century. First references to use of paper in baking as in waxed paper.

Author Biography

  • Bridget Ann Henisch, Independent Scholar

    Bridget Henisch lives in Pennsylvania and has written several books on medieval food and cookery as well as Prospect Books’ Cakes & Characters.

Published

2019-06-01

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