Harvard University, MS Typ 278-278.1

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Metadata

DS ID:

DS11210

Shelfmark:

MS Typ 278-278.1

Author:

Catholic Church

Catholic Church WIKIDATA

Date:

1300-1350

fourteenth century (dates CE) AAT

Language:

lat

Latin WIKIDATA

Physical Description:

Extent: 19 leaves : vellum ; 10 cm.

Note:

Originating in the diocese of Bourges, France.
The calendar is 10 cm. high x 3.2 cm. wide x 3.2 cm thick. The leaves are folded to 1/6 size, opening to 13 x 9 cm.
Original ornamental velvet and cloth binding. Each cover is attached at the top to a triangle of velvet which connected formerly to the thong (now missing) that made it fast to the owner's belt.
Written in a rounded gothic book-hand and illuminated throughout in gold and colors.
Bequest of Philip Hofer, 1984.
Gift of Linda Lembke, 2008.

Keyword:

Manuscripts, Medieval

Girdle books

calendars (documents)

Velvet bindings

Christian saints--Calendar

Calendar

Institutional Record:

https://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/990090856180203941/catalog

IIIF Manifest:

https://iiif.lib.harvard.edu/manifests/drs:3849329

Holding Institution:

Harvard University