The Hours of the Virgin Mary, Written late in the 14th century in England
The Hours of the Virgin Mary, according to the use of Sarum, beginning abruptly in matins at 'Obdurare corda vestra' (fol. 1), preceded by a calendar (fol. 1), and followed by the seven penitential psalms (fol. 35), a litany (fol. 44v), and services for the sick and the dead (fol. 48).
Dates
- Creation: Written late in the 14th century in England
Extent
71 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. Barlow 38
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. II, no. 6484
Physical Facet
On parchment, with illuminated capitals, borders, etc.; binding, red leather on bevelled boards, traces of one clasp, and two brass bosses on outer back cover
Dimensions
7 4/5 × 5 3/4 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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