The Allerley Mackel was printed in 1532. This document is one of the referenced Kunstbüchlein. I did not have a facsimile copy of this to review. The translation of these recipes was done by Drea Leed on her website www.elizabethancostume.net.
Recipes reviewed from this text:
- How to remove grease or oil spots from various clothing including white ones (Pea Water)
- To remove spots from wool cloth. (Lye Treatment)
- Another for removing grease spots (Lye Treatment)
The Spinning Sheep 