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Exeter, University of Exeter, EUL MS 262/2

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Exeter, University of Exeter, EUL MS 262/2

Codex title

Horae (Book of Hours, Bridgettine)

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Production date

c 1430-1439

Location created

Contains reference to Birgitta

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Description

Attributed by Ker and Piper as having been written in England for the Bridgettine nuns at Syon Abbey. Christopher de Hamel believes it is likely to be professional work made in London in c 1430 [see C. de Hamel, 'Syon Abbey: the library of the Bridgettine nuns and their peregrinations after the Reformation' (1991)].

Writing support

Parchment

Leaf page dimensions

162 mm x 106 mm

Folios

ix + 214

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Book of Hours, Bridgettine (Exeter, Exeter UL, EUL MS 262/2) Work item