Rubbings of Runic remains now at Copenhagen
Rubbings of Runic remains now at Copenhagen (inscriptions, ornaments, etc.), made by prof. J. O. Westwood, whose initials occur, in 1858.
Dates
- Creation: Taken by J. O. Westwood in 1858
Extent
17 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Danish
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Icel. b. 1, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Icel. b. 1
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19242
Abstract
Rubbings of Runic remains now at Copenhagen
Biographical / Historical
John Obadiah Westwood (1805-1893) was an entomologist and antiquary.
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. VI, no. 31814
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought 24. 4. 1895, privately.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
19 × 15 1/4 in.
Topical
- Title
- Rubbings of Runic remains now at Copenhagen
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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