Harvard University, MS Lat 257

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DS ID:

DS10847

Shelfmark:

MS Lat 257

Title:

use of Rome

Author:

Catholic Church

Catholic Church WIKIDATA

Date:

ca. 1500

sixteenth century (dates CE) AAT

Language:

lat

Latin WIKIDATA

Physical Description:

Extent: 147] leaves, bound : vellum, ill. ; 20 cm.

Former Owner(s):

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

Charles Sumner WIKIDATA

Note:

Written in a bâtarde script in northern France; ruled for 20 lines, calendar for 33 lines with feasts in gold and alternating blue and red (calendar lacks Sept. and Oct.). Illuminations include 13 large and 15 smaller miniatures, foliate borders, and decorated initials.
Bound in modern red velvet by M. M. Holloway, London (stamped, front pastedown).
In a protective tray case, 22 cm.
Bequest of Charles Sumner, 1874.

Keyword:

rules (layout features)

books of hours

Manuscripts, Medieval

illuminations (paintings)

Catholic Church

Institutional Record:

https://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/990094037310203941/catalog

IIIF Manifest:

https://iiif.lib.harvard.edu/manifests/drs:3902598

Holding Institution:

Harvard University