Manuscript leaf from a 15th century breviary
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: Item 6
Scope and Contents
From a 15th Century Breviary Manuscript written by a monastic scribe, probably in the Low countries or in the Northern France, circa 1490. The blue initials used throughout the piece are made using encrusted lapis lazuli. The type is the typical Compact Gothic for all medieval breviaries.
Dates
- Creation: 2500 BCE-1894 CE
- Other: Majority of material found in Bulk 1500-1800 CE
Conditions Governing Access
WMU Special Collections. Non-circulating. Contact department for access.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Dimensions
4.9 x 6.9 in. (12.5 x 17.5 cm)
Repository Details
Part of the Western Michigan University Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Western Michigan University Libraries, Special Collections
Zhang Legacy Collections Center
1650 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5307 US
(269) 387-8490
lib_rbr@wmich.edu
Western Michigan University Libraries, Special Collections
Zhang Legacy Collections Center
1650 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5307 US
(269) 387-8490
lib_rbr@wmich.edu