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  • Untitled (Illuminated Initial)

    Subject:
    Lettering, Manuscripts, Medieval, Hymns, and Initials
    Creator:
    Contributor:
    Location:
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    approximately 1500
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Text
    Identifier:
    Legacy Art Gallery Accession No. U009.16.300 and Shelf Mark: Fragm.Lat.29
    Extent:
    1 fragment ; 15 x 14.5 cm
    Geographic Coverage:
    Italy--Verona
    Coordinates:
    45.4299, 10.98444
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Made with gold leaf, tempera, and shell gold on vellum.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provenance:
    One of two medieval manuscript fragments collected by Sydney Wayne Jackman and originally donated to the Legacy Art Gallery. Transferred to UVic Special Collection from the Legacy Art Gallery, 2021.
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    illuminated manuscripts, manuscripts (documents), and fragments (object portions)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 2022-006; Item: 1
    Fonds Title:
    Sydney Wayne Jackman collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC650
    Is Referenced By:
    Archival finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/sydney-wayne-jackman-collection
    Date Digitized:
    2022-10-21
    Technical Note:
    Scanned concurrently on Betterlight TTI (1/20; 283; copy4 tone; camera height 900) by PD. Metadata by KD.

  • Statutes of the Order of the Garter

    Alternative Title:
    Statutes of the Order of the Garter, in Thirteen Chapters
    Subject:
    Charters, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Order of the Garter
    Creator:
    Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553
    Contributor:
    Location:
    Language:
    eng
    Date Created:
    1500s
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Text
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Ms.Brown.Eng.1
    Extent:
    32 pages; vellum; plus frontspiece; 23 x 17 x 205 cm (pages 220 x 158 mm) 272 leave s, quarto [180x133mm], bound in later r ed morocco gilt.
    Geographic Coverage:
    England
    Coordinates:
    52.16045,-0.70312
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    26 lines to a page, ruled in red, written in dark brown ink in a calligraphic secretary hand with some flourishes, forty-seven illuminated initials (one 4-line, three 3-line, the rest 2-line) in gold, red and blue with...
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provenance:
    Donated by Bruce and Dorothy Brown.
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    illuminated manuscripts
    Archival Item Identifier:
    1989-069-8
    Fonds Title:
    Bruce and Dorothy Brown collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC017
    Is Referenced By:
    Archival finding aid: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/findaids/brown_collection_manuscripts.pdf and Special Collection Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/inventory.php.
    Date Digitized:
    2019-10-23/2019-10-24
    Transcript:
    Transcription and description by Sydney Terepocki and Luke Oldfield, as part of coursework for a manuscript studies class with Dr. Adrienne Williams Boyarin (ENGL), April 2015, is available here : https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spco...
    Technical Note:
    Scanned on Betterlight/TTI at 600 dpi TIFF (1/20;303 (some at 283);copy 4 stops; camera height 500) Item scanned in acrylic cradle and mylar used to hold pages down during scans. Work completed 23-24 Oct 2019 - PD. Metadata by KD.

  • Book of Hours fragments in Jean Pontas, Dictionnaire de cas de conscience

    Alternative Title:
    Book of Hours, Fragment
    Subject:
    Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern), Bible. Psalms, Officium pro defunctis (Catholic Church), Manuscripts, Medieval, and Prayers and devotions
    Creator:
    Contributor:
    Pontas, Jean, 1638-1728
    Location:
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    1401 to approximately 1500
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Text
    Identifier:
    Call Number: BX1757 A2P82 1724
    Extent:
    4 in situ fragments ; 80 x 70 mm
    Geographic Coverage:
    France--Paris
    Coordinates:
    48.85341, 2.3488
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Description by Madyson Huck, with assistance from Dr. Adrienne Williams Boyarin (ENGL), as part of coursework for a manuscript studies class with Dr. Williams Boyarin, June 2022:The dimensions of the fragments vary, wit...
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    illuminated manuscripts, manuscripts (documents), fragments (object portions), and books of hours
    Is Referenced By:
    Fragmentarium: https://fragmentarium.ms/overview/F-fy67
    Technical Note:
    Images were downloaded in their largest size from the Fragmentarium by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context:
    Transcript available
    Victoria, University of Victoria Libraries, Seghers Collection BX1757 A2P82 1724 Book of Hours fragments in Jean Pontas, Dictionnaire de cas de conscience France (Paris?) s. XV There are fragments of four leaves from the same Book of Hours in the binding of ...

  • Leaf from a Medieval Book of Hours, Fragment

    Alternative Title:
    Book of Hours – Fragment
    Subject:
    Prayers and devotions, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)
    Creator:
    Contributor:
    Location:
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    1476 to approximately 1500
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Text
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Fragm.Brown.Lat.8
    Extent:
    1 leaf ; 160 x 110 mm
    Geographic Coverage:
    France--Paris
    Coordinates:
    48.85341, 2.3488
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Vellum, 8 four-lined noted staves. Mounted.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    manuscripts (documents), illuminated manuscripts, books of hours, and fragments (object portions)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 2003-018; Item: 3
    Fonds Title:
    Bruce and Dorothy Brown Collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC017
    Is Referenced By:
    Fragmentarium: https://fragmentarium.ms/overview/F-g58a and Special Collections Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/fragm-brown-lat-8.php
    Date Digitized:
    2020-02-12
    Technical Note:
    Scanned on Betterlight/TTI by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context:
    Transcript available
    Victoria, University of Victoria Libraries, Fragm.Brown.Lat.8 Acc. 2003-018, item #3 Book of Hours (1 leaf, Use of Paris) France (Paris?) s. XV3/4 fol. r1-v18 Audiuit dominus et misertus… Holocaustum et pro peccato non. Book of Hours: Use of Paris, M...

  • Medicinal and Culinary Miscellany

    Alternative Title:
    Fifteenth-century leaf from a medicinal and culinary miscellany (fol. 38)
    Subject:
    Formulas, recipes, etc.--Manuscripts and Manuscripts
    Creator:
    Contributor:
    Location:
    Language:
    ita and lat
    Date Created:
    1300s to 1600s
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Text
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Ms.Brown.It.1
    Extent:
    33 leaves; 30 x 22 cm.
    Geographic Coverage:
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Folio with old 17th-century foliation 31-62, modern foliation in pencil, on paper with the exception of one leaf of reused medieval parchment (36). Paper quality and size inconsistent, some watermarks visible. Bound in ...
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provenance:
    Purchased by Bruce and Dorothy Brown from Maggs Bros. Ltd, London, July 1992.
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    miscellanies and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 1992-044-2
    Fonds Title:
    Bruce and Dorothy Brown Collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC017
    Is Referenced By:
    Archival finding aid: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/findaids/brown_collection_manuscripts.pdf and Special Collection Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/inventory.php.
    Date Digitized:
    2012-02-23
    Transcript:
    Catalogue and preliminary identification of watermarks by Natasha O'Reilly, with the assistance of Dr. Adrienne Williams Boyarin (ENGL), as part of coursework for a manuscript studies class with Dr. Boyarin, December 2016, available here: h...
    Technical Note:
    Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context:
    Transcript available
    Kerri ENSH483 Final Project Victoria, University of Victoria Libraries, Ms.Brown.It.1 Acc. 1992-044 Fifteenth-century leaf from a medicinal and culinary miscellany (fol. 38) Italy s. XV2 This study was completed by ENSH MA student Kerri Li for a manuscript ...

  • Leaf from a Psalter, Fragment

    Subject:
    Manuscripts, Medieval
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    approximately 1500
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Text
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Fragm.Lat.19
    Extent:
    1 leaf; vellum; 210 x 145 mm
    Geographic Coverage:
    France--Paris
    Coordinates:
    48.85341, 2.3488
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Yellow wash highlighting in text added by hand; decorated initials in pink, blue and gold added by hand; leaf signature 'h.iiii.'
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    fragments (object portions) and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    1992-045, Item 9
    Fonds Title:
    Medieval Studies Collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC070
    Is Referenced By:
    Special Collection Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/inventory.php. and Archival finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/medieval-studies-collection
    Date Digitized:
    2012-02-23
    Technical Note:
    Metadata by KD.

  • Leaf from a Medieval Book of Hours, Fragment

    Alternative Title:
    Illuminated Leaf from a Medieval Book of Hours
    Subject:
    Manuscripts, Medieval, Catholic Church, Prayers and devotions, and Books of hours
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    approximately 1450 to approximately 1500
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Text
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Fragm.Brown.Lat.6
    Extent:
    1 leaf; vellum; 144 x 103 mm
    Geographic Coverage:
    Italy--Italy, Central
    Coordinates:
    42.83829, 12.24145
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Latin Gothic script with large initial 'D'. Mounted.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provenance:
    Donated by Bruce and Dorothy Brown.
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    fragments (object portions), manuscripts (documents), and illuminated manuscripts
    Archival Item Identifier:
    2003-018-4
    Fonds Title:
    Bruce and Dorothy Brown Collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC017
    Is Referenced By:
    Special Collection Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/inventory.php. and Archival finding aid: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/findaids/brown_collection_manuscripts.pdf
    Date Digitized:
    2012-02-23
    Technical Note:
    Metadata by KD.

  • English Pre-Reformation Genealogical Roll

    Subject:
    Manuscripts, Medieval and Genealogy
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    approximately 1472 to 1520?
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Text
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Ms.Brown.Lat.1
    Extent:
    Genealogical roll on parchment; 9 membranes/skins attached by glue; measuring 7560 x 432 mm total (about 21 feet x 5 inches)
    Geographic Coverage:
    England
    Coordinates:
    52.16045, -0.70312
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Written on 9 skins, in red and black, marginal border of hair-line stems and heavy bell-like flowers. 2.8 mm decorative borders adorn each side in multicolor pigments (pink, blue, green, red, yellow, and grey, with gold...
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provenance:
    The roll was donated to the University of Victoria in 1989 by Bruce and Dorothy Brown, who purchased it from Maggs Bros Ltd (London). It is unknown when Maggs acquired the roll. Markings on the top and bottom of the dorse side indicate it was once sold for 4 guineas (a currency discontinued in the UK in 1816) and later for £70.
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    scrolls (information artifacts) and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    1989-069-6
    Fonds Title:
    Bruce and Dorothy Brown Collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC017
    Is Referenced By:
    Special Collection Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/inventory.php. and Archival finding aid: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/findaids/brown_collection_manuscripts.pdf
    Date Digitized:
    2017-02-14
    Transcript:
    Transcription of membranes 1-3 by Sophie Boucher, Brynn Fader, Rebekah Prette, and Molly Trepanier, in collaboration with Dr. Adrienne Williams Boyarin (ENGL), as part of coursework for her manuscript studies class, April 2015, is available her...
    Technical Note:
    Metadata by KD.

  • Folium from a Book of Hours, Fragment

    Subject:
    Manuscripts, Medieval, Prayers and devotions, Books of hours, and Catholic Church
    Creator:
    Contributor:
    Location:
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    approximately 1500
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Text
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Fragm.Lat.17
    Extent:
    1 folium ; 144 x 98 mm (88 x 55 mm)
    Geographic Coverage:
    France
    Coordinates:
    46, 2
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Vellum. and Latin text in "Batarde" script (littera cursiva bastarda formata); ruled in red pencil for a single column of writing; smaller "Bata...
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    manuscripts (documents) and fragments (object portions)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    Accession Number: 1994-013, Item: 3
    Fonds Title:
    Medieval Studies Collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC070
    Is Referenced By:
    Archival finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/medieval-studies-collection and Special Collection Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/inventory.php.
    Date Digitized:
    2022-08-03
    Technical Note:
    Scanned on Betterlight TTI 600 DPI TIFF -- initially at camera height 1100 but felt scans lacked detail. lowered camera to 800. (1/20; 253; copy4) by PD. Metadata by KD.

  • Leaf from a Medieval Gradual, Fragment

    Subject:
    Manuscripts, Medieval and Graduals (Chants)
    Language:
    lat
    Date Created:
    approximately 1500
    Rights Statement:
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type:
    Text
    Identifier:
    Shelf Mark: Fragm.Brown.Lat.10
    Extent:
    1 leaf; paper; 130 x 85 mm
    Geographic Coverage:
    France
    Coordinates:
    46, 2
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    8 four-lined note staves. Mounted.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts Collection
    Provenance:
    Donated by Bruce and Dorothy Brown.
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    fragments (object portions) and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    2003-018-6
    Fonds Title:
    Bruce and Dorothy Brown Collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC017
    Is Referenced By:
    Archival finding aid: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/findaids/brown_collection_manuscripts.pdf and Special Collection Inventory: https://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/home/spcoll/collections/medieval/inventory.php.
    Date Digitized:
    2012-02-23
    Technical Note:
    Metadata by KD.