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Paleography

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 11 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

Choir book leaf, circa 1400-1499

 Item
Identifier: M433.0001.00001
Abstract

Leaf containing a music score from a choir book. Depicts lyrics in latin and musical notations.

Dates: circa 1400-1499

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