Liturgical chant folium with Marian chants
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Evanston, IL, Northwestern University, Music Library, MSS 1600 (NW-F2)
Paul Feller-Simmons, DACT, 2025 (Born Digital)
Description URL
https://cantusdatabase.org/source/1000227
https://cantusdatabase.org/source/1000227
General Information
Title
Liturgical chant folium with Marian chants
Shelfmarks
Evanston, Northwestern University, Music Library, MSS 1600 (NW-F2)
Page/Folio Reference
fol. 1r–v
Material
Parchment
Script, Hands
Gothic book hand
General Remarks
Single folio (membrum disiectum) from a gradual or antiphoner
Current Condition
More about the Current Condition
Parchment shows signs of wear, surface abrasion, and some pigment loss, particularly in decorated initials. Musical text and notation are generally well preserved and legible.
Book Decoration and Musical Notation
Description
Red and blue pen-flourished initials, including a large illuminated “S” for Salve sancta Parens. Decorative initials mark chant incipits (“S,” “B,” “V”), with modest penwork ornament.
Square notation on four-line red staves.