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Flemish Book of Hours manuscript leaf, ca. 1250-1300

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9, Object: 1
Identifier: Item 9

Scope and Contents

A manuscript leaf from "Flemish Book of Hours", ca. 1250-1300. This leaflet shows the customary wide margins and careful workmanship. The manuscript from which this leaf was taken, shows the influence of the Flemish or northern French in the few initial letters where a clay base was encrusted over with gold paint. This leaf only shows the faint illumination of the soft gold. The rulings used to write in a straight line are also evident on the leaf.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1250-1300

Conditions Governing Access

WMU Special Collections. Non-circulating. Contact department for access.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Dimensions

5.5 x 6.9 in. (4 x 17.5 cm )

Repository Details

Part of the Western Michigan University Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Western Michigan University Libraries, Special Collections
Zhang Legacy Collections Center
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Kalamazoo MI 49008-5307 US
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