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Medieval Manuscripts3
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animals1
books of hours1
english poetry1
human occupations representing seasons and months1
manuscripts, latin (medieval and modern)1
saints1
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Catholic Church1
Clifton Family1

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[Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis]
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[Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis]

Clifton family

[late 14th century, possibly before 1389]

The original total of leaves is likely to have been 118, with the majority of the missing leaves likely to have contained illuminations and been cut out in post-medieval times. Decoration: Three 8 t...

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Calendar: April (fol. 4r)
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Calendar: April (fol. 4r)

[ca. 142-?]

The double-compartment miniature has a man holding a branch, and the zodiacal sign of Taurus (the bull). The scenes in the historiated border are: an unidentified bishop with a mitre and a processiona...

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Death of Moses (fol. 77v)
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Death of Moses (fol. 77v)

[ca. 1260]

Initial 'E' encloses the scene of Moses lying on his deathbed, with two mourners by his side.

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