Book of Hours, use of Rome

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Book of Hours, use of Rome

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Item No: mca1000530
Additional Title: Book of Hours, use of Rome
Script: Gothic bookhand
Language: Latin
Folio Number: ff. 53v-54r
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Initial D
Notes: This initial begins the hour of Lauds for the Office of the Virgin. While many books of hours contain full-page miniatures at the beginning of each hour, this manuscript presents only one miniature, at the beginning of the office. The separate hours are marked by illuminated initials, as shown here.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1599785
Country: Country:Flanders

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1499
Image Dimensions Width: 128 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E 100