Explicit, penwork with human faces, f. 161v
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Explicit, penwork with human faces, f. 161v
Collection
Renaissance and medieval manuscripts collection
Dictionarium etymologicum
Date / Origin
Date Created: 1400 - 1499
Library Location
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Shelf locator: MssCol 2557
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Notes
Ownership: Astor collection
Content: De Ricci, 1332. Chart by Dr. G.B. Guest.
Content: 37-52 lines in two columns; ruled in pen.
Content: Paper
Content: Human faces included in penwork, f. 161r-v.
Content: Each word begins with 1-line, 2-line or 3-line red initial. Red line-fillers, penwork and place-notes. At opening of each letter, 7-line to 10-line red and blue "puzzle" initials with red and black penwork -- sometimes penwork extends into border.
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NYPL Catalog ID (bnumber): b12455533
Archives ID: 2557
Digital Scriptorium 1.0 ID: NYPL MA 105
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 56411370-c5cc-012f-42fd-58d385a7bc34
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