Leaf from a French Book of hours

Title
Leaf from a French Book of hours
LC Subject
Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern) Books of hours Catholic Church--Prayers and devotions
Item Locator
Eugene, OR, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon, MS 061.
Repository
University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Author
Catholic Church
Description
Manuscript document Collation: A single leaf, having been pasted onto a piece of paper therefore showing only its recto, introduced by 5 lines of rubrication in its left column. Decoration: Borders include variety of gilt floral and serif, as well as illustrations of the last supper of Jesus, with 13 guests, an angel displays arms of argent chevron upon azure base. Other decoration is a decorated green majuscule 'B' upon gilt square containing an image of a cloaked man praying. Binding: Disbound. Script: Much abbreviated early gothic bookhand. The 'g' is portrayed with a crossbar extending through ascenders. Contains many, less-frequent ligatures.
Provenance
Donation/Purchase ; Julia Burgess, 1935-1942.
Location
France
Date
1401/1499
Identifier
MS_061
Item Locator
MS 061
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Dc Rights Holder
University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Use Restrictions
Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections & University Archives.
Language
Latin
Type
Text
Format
application/pdf
Material
Paper
Set
University of Oregon Special Collections Manuscripts and Rare Books
Institution
University of Oregon
Layout
1 leaf ; 144 x 106 mm 2 columns of 28 lines upon an area 86 x 63mm; panelled by borders.