Manuscript roll, on vellum, in a single hand, containing Latin prayers from the Sarum breviary, followed by Middle English devotional lyrics
Description:
In Latin and Middle English., The Middle English lyrics appear in several other manuscripts, including the Vernon MS (Bodleian Library)., Layout: single column., Script: gothic bookhand., Decoration: initial large miniature of the Virgin Mary and child. Numerous burnished gold initials on red or blue grounds with foliate sprays; numerous internal initials in either burnished gold or red or blue penwork., and Binding: modern red morocco case.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut, New Haven., and Prayers, Medieval.
Subject (Topic):
Devotional literature, English (Middle), English literature, English poetry, and Manuscripts, Medieval
