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 5 Collections and/or Records:
Ancient and Medieval Manuscript Leaves collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 136
Scope and Contents
The Ancient and Medieval Manuscript Leaves collection contains leaves from a variety of primarily religious texts in multiple languages. Most of the leaves are vellum; however, a few of the leaves are paper. The collection demonstrates a variety of medieval texts, languages, inks, and artistic styles. This particular collection is an excellent teaching tool for many classes in the humanities.
Dates:
30 B.C.E. - 18th Century
Collection of British indentures
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 105
Scope and Contents
The Collection of British Indentures documents seventheeth and eighteenth century British land laws and the transfer or renting of land between individuals and/or family members. All of the indentures are handwritten in English on vellum, which was standard for legal documents during this time.The indentures were written during the reigns of eight monarchs and exemplify British land law during the seventheeth and eighteenth centuries. Most of the indentures have either a blue...
Dates:
1607 - 1769
Joan van Forest probate document
Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 60
Identifier: 20120926.1
Dates:
1787
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