Flemish Book of Hours manuscript leaf, ca. 1250-1300
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 )
Cultural context
Genre / Form
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Western Michigan University Special Collections Repository
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