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Book of Hours Leaves

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: SC-PBH

Scope and Contents

Eighteen pages from a book of hours, on vellum in angular Gothic script. 16-17 lines each, rubricated, with lettering on both sides of each page, marginal decorations in gold on some pages, and initials in gold, red, and blue. Includes parts of Psalms, part of Gospel of St. Luke and meditations on lives of saints.

Dates

  • Creation: 1300-1499

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Full Extent

.1 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

Latin

Abstract

Eighteen pages from a book of hours.

Processing Information

Collection previously processed and described with a collection-level MARC record. Finding aid created by Becky Spiro, 2026.

Genre / Form

Title
Guide to Book of Hours Leaves
Date
2026-01-27
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
University Library
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge CA 91330-8326 USA
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