Free Library of Philadelphia Lewis E 212, Book of Hours, Use of Rome, fol. 3v

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1 Feb

Today's #YearOfHours is @philamuseum 1924‑19‑1, book of Hours, use of Paris, produced between 1460 and 1480. The seven large miniatures include two that feature the portrait of the female patron who had the book made #BiblioPhilly

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Schoenberg Institute for Manuscript Studies @sims_mss·

1 Feb

Today's #YearOfHours is @FreeLibrary Lewis E 88, early 15th c. written in in the Netherlands. Many leaves are missing, but several with historiated initials and floral borders remain. The text has an unusual two-column layout. #bibliophilly

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Schoenberg Institute for Manuscript Studies @sims_mss·

29 Jan

Today's #YearOfHours is @upennlib Ms. Codex 1056, book of hours, use of Rouen, produced in Rouen, France, ca. 1475 for a local woman. #BiblioPhilly

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