One leaf of a French Book of Hours

Containers:
Folder 1
Extent:
0.03 Cubic Feet One leaf of medieval manuscript from a French Book of Hours
Scope and content:

This is one leaf from a French Book of Hours. 14 lines of text per page, ruled in red, rubrics in red, gothic script, with illuminated initials and extenders. Possibly from Amiens.

Language:
Latin
Acquisition information:
This collection was a purchase from John Howell for Books to the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Library on 11 September,2015.
Biographical / historical:

A French Book of Hours in Amiens is a localized, highly personalized liturgical prayer book designed for a layperson, featuring saints and liturgical traditions specific to the Amiens diocese in northern Franc

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

MSS 15093-a, Leaf of a French Book of Hours, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library.