Manuscript Page: Life of St. Martin

1931.15.0002

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Artifact Identification Manuscript Page: Life of St. Martin   (1931.15.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Documentary Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Literary Works
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Medieval
Date 11th century
Culture Italian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 27.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 20.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) <0.1 cm
Weight 11 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials paper--parchment, pigment--ink
Manufacturing Processes writing

Research Remarks

Description

Illuminated folio of Latin text, 27.9 cm x 20.9 cm. Initials in blue, red, and yellow; main text dark brown. 2 lines above the “B” are in red. Back also illuminated. Top right corner missing.

Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

1_. Oxford University Press, London, 1895.
3. Clement, Richard W. & Friedman, John B. Research Notes: Resources for Scholars: Medieval Manuscripts in Two Illinois Libraries (70-76). The Library Quarterly. 1987.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no

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