Medieval breviary (prayer-book), c.1350-1400
Item
Title
Medieval breviary (prayer-book), c.1350-1400
Description
There are two leaves from a Latin prayer book written on vellum
dating around 1350 to 1400. The text is a Matins (morning prayer), in this case the Office of the Dead taken from the Book of Job.
dating around 1350 to 1400. The text is a Matins (morning prayer), in this case the Office of the Dead taken from the Book of Job.
Creator
Medieval scriptorium unknown
Posted by Teresa Russo
Posted by Teresa Russo
Date
c. 1350-1400
Format
15 ½ cm x 10 cm, vellum
Language
Latin
Rights
Archive and Special Collections, Brock University Library
Subject
Breviary
Source
The leaves were acquired in August 1967 by the Brock
University Library from the Adelphi Book Store, Victoria B.C. They form part of the rare book collection at Brock University.
University Library from the Adelphi Book Store, Victoria B.C. They form part of the rare book collection at Brock University.
