Vellum (parchment)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Fine-quality calf or lamb parchment used for writing, illuminations, or binding books. The terms "vellum" and "parchment" are sometimes confused and used interchangeably.
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Ancient and Medieval Manuscript Leaves collection
Collection — Box Communal Collections 55
Identifier: MSP 136
Abstract
The Ancient and Medieval Manuscript Leaves collection contains leaves from Breviaries, Books of Hours, Antiphonaries, Bibles, an Anthology of Persian Poetry, Byzantine Music Notation, and a papyrus fragment. The collection demonstrates a variety of medieval texts and artistic styles. This particular collection is an excellent teaching tool for many classes in the humanities.
Dates:
30 B.C.E. - 18th Century
Ancient and Medieval Manuscript leaves collection, addition 01
Unprocessed — Box Communal Collections 55
Identifier: 2023-051
Dates:
circa 1300-1350
Collection of British indentures
Collection — Box 10 folders
Identifier: MSP 105
Abstract
The Collection of British Indentures documents 17th and 18th century British land laws and the transfer or renting of land between individuals and/or family members. Almost all British legal land indentures (including the indentures in this collection) were handwritten on vellum and in English by the late Middle Ages.
Dates:
1607 - 1769
Medieval Manuscript codices collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 164
Scope and Contents
Bound volumes of medieval manuscripts, primarily religious texts but including one legal treatise. Further description is available in each item's details.
Dates:
circa early 1300s - circa early 1500s