Book of Hours, use of Paris

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Book of Hours, use of Paris

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Item No: mca0970522
Additional Title: Book of Hours, use of Paris
Script: Gothic bookhand
Language: Latin
Folio Number: f. 52v
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Death of the Virgin
Notes: This miniature begins Vespers of the Hours of the Virgin. The ornate border includes an unidentified coat of arms in the lower band and the initials P and M intertwined within a love-knot at the left. These are likely references to the original owners of the manuscript.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1559289
Country: Country:France
City/Town/Township:Paris

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1499
Image Dimensions Width: 184 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E 97