1960s “Mrs Beetons Cookery and Household Management ” old dough bowl The wood and paper backing

The wood and paper backing is also in very rustic condition and it has a very old chain

although it is delicate

Possibly made from bentwood or balsa wood which is very lightweight

Exquisite detail of cherubs

This is a beautiful oil on board of a female nude

1960s “Mrs Beetons Cookery and Household Management ” old dough bowl The wood and paper backingI love Mrs Beetons. I have my own one that was published in the 1940s and I love paging through it. Its fascinating!. Mrs Beetons Household Management and "Family Cookery" was the ultimate guide to running an efficient Victorian household. It covered everything from cooking, to etiquette, to laundry work and table decoration. It was first published in 1861 and she was only 21. This is a 1960s edition with wonderful photographs. I love old books the