Illuminated manuscript Bible and Book of Hours leaves, 1150-1499

Summary

Creator:

Hargrett Library

Date:

1150-1499

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Illuminated manuscript Bible and Book of Hours leaves, ms2934, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of illuminated manuscript leaves on vellum from the 13th and late 15th centuries. There are two Book of Hours leaves from France, late 15th century; one Book of Hours leaf from France, circa 1460; one Book of Hours leaf from Italy, 2nd half of 15th century; Bible leaf, Paris, mid-13th century; and Bible leaf, France, 13th century. The mid-13th century Bible leaf contains Tobias chapters V-VIII. There is also a late 12th century manuscript leaf with neumes from a Missal.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Illumination of books and manuscripts -- Italy.
Illumination of books and manuscripts.
Books of hours.
Illumination of books and manuscripts -- France.
Bible.

Preferred citation:

Illuminated manuscript Bible and Book of Hours leaves, ms2934, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.