(Q47174)
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Book of hours
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Poyer, Jean, active 1465-1503
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Manuscripts, Medieval--France--1450-1500
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ca. 1500
16. century
1500Gregorian
1500Gregorian
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Extent: 1 v. (161 p.), bound : vellum ; 20 cm.
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The Latin text is written in littera bastarda, with many 1- and 2-line initials and line-fillers in gold and colors.
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Pp. 153-162 are suffrages addressed to: the Trinity, St. Michael, John the Baptist, John, Peter and Paul, James, Sebastian, Anthony, Mary Magdalene, Catherine of Alexandria, Barbara, Anne. Each has a picture.
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There are 13 full-page miniatures, 12 small miniatures of saints, and 14 calendar illustrations in gold and colors, by Jean Poyet or his Tours workshop. There are full ornamental borders with vines, birds, and grotesques throughout.
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Bound in modern red velvet.
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In a tray case, 21 cm.
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Gift of Mrs. William S. Spaulding, 1976.
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Soustre (?) library (inscription on front flyleaf).
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23 July 2024
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23 July 2024
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