'Machines et Ustenciles de Guerre' (perhaps a later title), a set of painted drawings of military engines and implements, drawn in about 1590 in Portugal (?)
File
MS. Douce b. 2
Including drawings of multiple guns, portable boats, etc. The arms and name of Portugal are on some of the drawings, and the date 1582 on some of the guns.
Dates
- drawn in about 1590 in Portugal (?)
Extent
152 Leaves
Shelfmark
MS. Douce b. 2
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. IV, no 21973
Custodial History
'I Cab. T. 1. A. 2 ' in some French library.
Physical Facet
On paper, binding: brown leather with elaborate gold stamping dated 1596, French work, worn
Dimensions
16 7/8 × 12 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk