Book of hours, use of Rome (DS10009) (Q44129)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Saint Louis University (56821922, VFL MS 003, https://libcat.slu.edu/record=b1977090)
- Book of hours (Pius XII Memorial Library. Manuscript. VFL MS 003)
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| English | Book of hours, use of Rome (DS10009) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Saint Louis University (56821922, VFL MS 003, https://libcat.slu.edu/record=b1977090) |
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Book of hours (Pius XII Memorial Library. Manuscript. VFL MS 003)
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Fischmann, Milton, d.1974
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Fischmann, Gail
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Gothic scripts--Italy--Ferrara--15th century
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Illuminated manuscripts--Italy--Ferrara--15th century
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Manuscripts--Italy--Ferrara--15th century
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Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)--Missouri--Saint Louis
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Books of hours--Italy--Ferrara--Early works to 1800
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Catholic Church--Prayers and devotions
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ca. 1460-1470
15. century
1460Gregorian
1470Gregorian
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Extent: 238 leaves : parchment ; 80 x 60 mm.
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Ms. codex.
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Layout: Calendar written in 16 lines, ruled with double inner and outer vertical bounding lines. Text written in 12 long lines, ruled in lead with single inner and outer vertical bounding lines.
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Script: Gothic textualis.
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Decoration: Eight 5-line illuminated initials decorated with acanthus and floral patterns on square burnished gold grounds outlined in brown ink and bar extensions of burnished gold, terminating in sprays of flowers with sprinkles of gold dots. 2-line penwork initials and 1-line capitals throughout, in alternating burnished gold and blue, with penwork bar extensions in red, gold, and purple.
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Binding: Medium brown calf, blind stamped with shell and floral border motifs; gilt rosettes and inscriptions on spine; gilt edges.
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Origin: Written and illuminated in Ferrara, ca. 1460-1470.
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Unidentified armorial bookplate on inside front cover; acquisition inscription on Folio i, verso: Würzburg, July 24, 1902. Gift of Milton and Gail Fischmann, 1962.
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Shelfmark: St. Louis, Saint Louis University, Pius XII Memorial Library, VFL MS 003.
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23 July 2024
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23 July 2024
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