Book of Hours: Horæ Beatae Mariæ Virginis
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Description
Leaf 36. "Books of Hours, beautifully written, enriched with burnished gold initials, and adorned with miniature paintings, were frequently the most treasured possessions of the devout and wealthy laymen" (Ege). "Books of this small size, two and one-half by three and one-half inches, are comparatively rare. The craftsmanship in this example imitates and equals that in a volume of ordinary size, about five to seven inches. Recently, these small "pocket" editions have been given the nickname "baby manuscripts."
Subject
Extent
7 x 10.5 cm.
Medium
Script
Angular Gothic
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Spatial Coverage
Date
Date Created
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Is Format Of
Rights
No Known Copyright
This is a rights statement for the compound object consisting of the medieval manuscript leaf and the information card provided by Otto Ege. The leaf has No Copyright in the United States. The card has No Known Copyright. Determination was attempted and based on Ege's death date and possible publication date. It was concluded that the card is probably not in copyright.
Type
Format
Identifier
spc_ege_000104080_36
start date
1400
end date
1499
