Background of the Online Exhibition

Purpose of the Online Exhibition: To Give a Broad Overview of the Possible Eating Habits of John and Elizabeth Chadds

How the Topic was Researched

Types of Sources

1. Primary Sources: Inventories, Diary Entries, Cookbooks and Recipes
2. Secondary Sources: Books on Utensils, Food Books

Disclaimers about the Online Exhibition

1. This Online Exhibition is limited to educated assumptions because of the lack of definitive primary sources that document how food was used in the Chadds family (i.e. diary, recipe book, or manuscript). There is at this point no clear indication on whether or not such records exist either.
2. The content of this Online Exhibition is by no means exhaustive about what food/recipes were available during the lifetimes of John and Elizabeth Chadds. For further information on examples of sources, please see Bibliography. 

Format of The Online Exhibition

Observation/Analysis of Primary Sources

Examples of Food Options During the Lifetime of John and Elizabeth Chadds

Factors that Influence the Availability of Food Resources

Examples of Sets of Recipes/Menus

1. Common Food Items
2. Time of the Year

Looking at the Utensils Used in the Kitchen

Areas of Further Research

Conclusion

Bibliography 

Questions to Keep in Mind While Viewing the Online Exhibition (See Conclusion for Answers)

What do primary and secondary sources contribute to scholarly work?

What influence do external factors have on the availability of food resources?

How do different cultures and seasons shape culinary dishes?

What influence do utensils have on how dishes are prepared?

Ideas for expanding this topic?

Chadds Ford Historical Society Website (See Bibliography): http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org/local-history/our-houses

About the Author:

My name is Bryan Shinehouse. I was an intern for the Chadds Ford Historical Society in the Summer of 2014. I received my Bachelor of Arts in History at Cabrini College and my Master of Arts in History at Villanova University. I created this blog as the research requirement for my internship and because I have an interest in culinary history. It is my hope that you find this blog both educational and exciting.