Gradual (DS4751) (Q21753)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 8:22, Lewis E M 8:22)
Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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English | Gradual (DS4751) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 8:22, Lewis E M 8:22) |
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1490-1510
15. century
16. century
1490Gregorian
1510Gregorian
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Extent: 96 x 85 mm; parchment
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Initial R with the Annunciation
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This initial probably began the chant 'Rorate caeli de super...' (Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above). This chant was commonly used as the Introit for the feast of the Annunciation, indicating that this cutting may have come from a gradual.
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Script: Gothic bookhand
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Contributor: David Kalish
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Cataloger: Dot Porter
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Funder: Council on Library and Information Resources
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4 December 2023
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4 December 2023
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