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Manuscripts, medieval

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: No scope note in LCSH; AAT Note: [Medieval] Refers to the period beginning in the Christianized Roman Empire in the fifth century and lasting until the Renaissance, which began in the 13th to the 15th century CE, depending upon which country is being discussed. The variety of styles that developed during the Medieval period are generally characterized by an evolution of the Greco-Roman tradition to incorporate Christian themes, the energetic spirit of the Celtic and Germanic peoples, and the thriving new towns populated by free men.

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Book of Hours leaf with floral border, circa 1400-1499

 Item
Identifier: M433.0001.00007
Abstract

Item is a leaf from a Book of Hours manuscript. Verso left margin has a strip of botanical decoration common to Books of Hours of this period, featuring strawberries and floral designs.

Dates: circa 1400-1499

Box 1: Medieval Paleography Specimens, Later Middle Ages

 File — Box M433.0001: [Barcode: U186024844125]
Identifier: M433.0001
Abstract

Includes 1 box with 10 leaves from Medieval manuscripts on vellum, including excerpts from manuscripts, commentary on canon law, and devotional materials. Collection of manuscripts purchased as teaching tools for Special Collections and medieval studies classes.

Dates: Other: Later Middle Ages

Breviary leaf, circa 1350-1450

 Item
Identifier: M433.0001.00010
Abstract

Manuscript is a miniature-size leaf from a breviary (the text for the Divine Office), written in black and red ink.

Dates: circa 1350-1450

Calendar leaf, Use of Paris, circa 1450-1500

 Item
Identifier: M433.0001.00008
Abstract

Manuscript is a calendar leaf from a Book of Hours or Psalter.

Dates: circa 1450-1500

Commentary on canon law, circa 1300-1399

 Item
Identifier: M433.0001.00002
Abstract

Manuscript leaf recovered from binding. Leaf contains commentary on canon law.

Dates: circa 1300-1399

Manuscript of Albertus Magnus, circa 1250-1350

 Item
Identifier: M433.0001.00003
Abstract

Item is a leaf from a manuscript of Albertus Magnus done c. 1250-1350. The text is from De vegetabilibus, Lib.VI, tract.1, cap.29 (On palm trees), a botanical work.

Dates: circa 1250-1350

Missal leaf, circa 1400-1499

 Item
Identifier: M433.0001.00005
Abstract

Item is a leaf from a missal written in black, red, blue, and gold ink.

Dates: circa 1400-1499

Pocket Bible leaf, circa 1240-1280

 Item
Identifier: M433.0001.00004
Abstract

Item is a leaf from a 13th century Bible. Leaf is written in blue, red, and black ink.

Dates: circa 1240-1280

Psalter leaf, circa 1400-1499

 Item
Identifier: M433.0001.00006
Abstract

Item is a leaf from a Psalter written in black, red, blue, and gold ink.

Dates: circa 1400-1499

Vernacular Book of Hours leaf, circa 1500-1599

 Item
Identifier: M433.0001.00009
Abstract

Manuscript is a leaf from a Dutch vernacular Book of Hours. Includes floral sketch and writing is in black, blue, and red ink.

Dates: circa 1500-1599