[Manuscript Leaf from the 15th Century, France] Metadata

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Title

  • Main Title [Manuscript Leaf from the 15th Century, France]
  • Series Title Medieval and Renaissance Manuscript Leaves

Date

  • Creation: [1401..1500]

Language

  • Latin

Description

  • Content Description: A small and simple French Breviary with sermons, readings, and responses on Corinthians from the 15th-century. Text is displayed in 2 columns, gothic script. Embellishments are done in red and blue ink throughout the margins and text-breaking letters. The number 84 is noted on the top left of the recto.

Subject

  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: Manuscripts.
  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: Manuscripts, Medieval.
  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: Manuscript fragments.
  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: Illumination of books and manuscripts.
  • Keyword: breviaries
  • Keyword: 1400s
  • Keyword: Latin
  • Keyword: Corinthians
  • Keyword: prayers
  • Keyword: sermons

Coverage

  • Coverage Date: [1401..1500]
  • Place Name: France

Citation

  • Preferred Citation: University of North Texas Special Collections

Collection

  • Name: UNT Special Collections General Collection
    Code: UNTA

Institution

  • Name: UNT Libraries Special Collections
    Code: UNTA

Rights

  • Rights Statement: Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Resource Type

  • Text

Format

  • Text

Identifier

  • Accession or Local Control No: UNTA_b6027195-022
  • Call Number: 22) Breviary - 15th C - France?
  • UNT Catalog No.: b6027195
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc1836076

Note

  • Display Note: A teaching collection, purchased in 2018, of 37 leaves from illuminated manuscripts, 36 of which are on vellum/parchment, and one on paper. Disbound, each leaf in mylar enclosure, the whole housed in custom clam-shell with off-white cloth covering.
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