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Vellum (parchment)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Fine-quality calf or lamb parchment used for writing, illuminations, or binding books. The terms "vellum" and "parchment" are sometimes confused and used interchangeably.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Ancient and Medieval Manuscript Leaves collection

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 55
Identifier: MSP 136
Abstract

The Ancient and Medieval Manuscript Leaves collection contains leaves from Breviaries, Books of Hours, Antiphonaries, Bibles, an Anthology of Persian Poetry, Byzantine Music Notation, and a papyrus fragment.  The collection demonstrates a variety of medieval texts and artistic styles.  This particular collection is an excellent teaching tool for many classes in the humanities.

Dates: 30 B.C.E. - 18th Century

Ancient and Medieval Manuscript leaves collection, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Collections 55
Identifier: 2023-051
Dates: circa 1300-1350

Bookbinding instruction materials

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20170119.1

Collection of British indentures

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 105
Abstract

The Collection of British Indentures documents 17th and 18th century British land laws and the transfer or renting of land between individuals and/or family members.  Almost all British legal land indentures (including the indentures in this collection) were handwritten on vellum and in English by the late Middle Ages.

Dates: 1607 - 1769

Joan van Forest probate document

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 60
Identifier: 20120926.1

Medieval Manuscript codices collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 164
Scope and Contents

Bound volumes of medieval manuscripts, primarily religious textse. Further description is available in each item's details.

Dates: circa early 1300s - circa early 1500s