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Box Book of Hours

 Container

Contains 2 Collections and/or Records:

Book of Hours, circa 1470

 Item — Box: Book of Hours
Identifier: MSP 164, Item 2
Scope and Contents Illuminated Book of Hours on vellum, in Latin and French, most likely created in Northern France c. 1470. 138 leaves with flyleaves at front and back. Vellum throughout, trimmed to 42 X 102 mm, which omits quire markings. FH’HF. Faint red rule marks present on Calendar pages. Calendar and prayers in single column format with 14 lines in a fine late gothic bookhand, handwritten prayers in a combination of Latin and French. Illuminated letters throughout book with blue, red, and gold leaf. Border...
Dates: circa 1470

Medieval Manuscript codices collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 164
Scope and Contents Bound volumes of medieval manuscripts, primarily religious texts. Further description is available in each item's details.
Dates: circa early 1300s - circa early 1500s