(Q47381)
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Book of hours
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Blount, Richard, -1508
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Horne, Elizabeth
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Sarsden Parish Church (Oxfordshire, England)
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Emblem books--England--15th century
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Manuscripts, Medieval--England--1400-1450
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Manuscripts, Medieval--England--1450-1500
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1400-1450], [ca. 1490
15. century
1400Gregorian
1490Gregorian
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Extent: 190 leaves, bound : vellum ; 25 cm.
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Part A is written in two different gothic book hands in black ink in one column, initials and line-fillers in blue, red and gold, with pen-work decoration. Part B is written in a later gothic book hand in red and black.
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Part A contains 9 illuminated initials of which one is historiated (f. 155v), and various foliate borders. Part B contains 3 illuminated initials and 11 miniatures showing the instruments of the Passion.
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Part A was probably written in London, to judge from the calendar containing St. Erkenwald.
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Bound in 16th-century brown calf, with blind-stamped royal arms, Tudor rose, and instruments of the passion arranged armorially, by John Reynes. There are 2 modern brass clasps.
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In a tray case, 27
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Given by Elizabeth Horne to the parish church of Sarsden, Oxfordshire in 1541; Bateman of Middleton Hall, Derbyshire (bookplate).
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Deposited by Philip Hofer, 1967; bequeathed, 1984.
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23 July 2024
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23 July 2024
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