15th century Book of Hours, probably from north-eastern France., 15th century.
Scope and Contents
The contents of the volume are as follows:
Calendar (the feasts of Saint Eligius, Bishop of Noyon and Tournai, are in red: 23 June, 1 December); Hours of the Cross (beginning missing); Mass of the Virgin; Sequences of the Gospels; Hours of the Virgin (use of Rome); Office for Advent; Penitential Psalms; Litany; Office of the Dead.
The miniatures include the Nativity, showing the Virgin reading and Saint Joseph seated by a fire, and the Resurrection of the Dead (preceding the Penitential Psalms).
Dates
- Creation: 15th century.
Creator
- From the Collection: Borthwick, family, of Crookston (Former owner, Family)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Volumes
Language of Materials
Latin
Arrangement
The volume is not foliated, noted January 2002. Not foliated (January 2002)
Physical Description
Fifteenth-century blind-stamped binding in brown leather. The clasps, which are now missing, consisted of thongs of woven material secured on the upper cover with brass nails and fastening on the lower cover near the spine. The catches are also missing. There are remains of headbands worked in green and blue thread.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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