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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

Bookbinding instruction materials

 Unprocessed — Box 1
Identifier: 20170119.1

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 — Box Communal Accessions 60
Identifier: 20120926.1

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