Book of Hours

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Cincinnati, University of Cincinnati, John Miller Burnam Classics Library, BX2080 .F73 1470

Remarks by the Editor

Assembled from observations by Rebecka Lindau, Head, The John Miller Burnam Classics Library, University of Cincinnati with Yo Shionoya, Special Projects Student Assistant, integrating information from the seller.

General Information

Title Book of Hours
Shelfmarks BX2080 .F73 1470
Material Parchment
Place of Origin France, Normandy
Date of Origin Late fifteenth century
General Remarks

The seller's description: Book of Hours calendar leaf for September showing in two miniatures a typical task of the month (making wine, tredding grapes) and its zodiac sign (Libra). Produced in France around 1470. Size: 6.75" x 4.8".

Original Condition

Page Height 170 – 175 mm
Page Width 120 – 125 mm
Number of Columns 1
Number of Lines 17

Current Condition

Extent 1 leaf
Dimensions 171.5 x 122 mm

Content

  • Content Item
    • Text Language French
    • Title Calendar
    • Content Description

      Calendar for September, including the feasts of St. Cuthbert (4), St. Maurile (13), St. Sever (18) and Saint Fremin (25) point to a Norman origin.

History

Provenance

Purchased from Tuscan Books (Rudolph Hofmeister), Escondido, California.

It is not known when or where the original manuscript was dismantled.