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Foliate initial “C” from a choir book, from Italy., Mid-fifteenth century.

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12

Scope and Contents

Description: A pink “C” on parchment decorated with white filigree, outlines in red and set against a burnished gold ground. Brilliant blue, green, and pink acanthus sprays emanate from the top and bottom portion of the letter. The tan ground of the initial sets off three luxuriant buds on stalks springing from a clump of varied leaves. Apparently cut from an Italian choir book, probably Lombard. The reverse side contains large gothic script, and square musical notation with red staffs.Provenance: Obtained in Europe circa 1895 by A. D. White. Formerly Calkins, no. 38; De Ricci, II, p. 1237; folder 07.ID Number: CornellMedMS_067_001.jpg (a).

Dates

Mid-fifteenth century.

Creator

From the Collection: Jerome, Saint, -419 or 420. (Person)
From the Collection: Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430. (Person)
From the Collection: Marcus Tullius. Cicero (Person)
From the Collection: Livy. (Person)
From the Collection: Avicenna, 980-1037. (Person)
From the Collection: Jutta, von Arnsberg. (Person)
From the Collection: Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo. (Person)
From the Collection: Duport, Jean Hersmulle (Former owner, Person)
From the Collection: Thomas, of Breslau. (Title of work: Practica medicinalis..) (Person)
From the Collection: Justinian, Emperor of the East, I, 483?-565. (Person)
From the Collection: Ballis, Margarita de. (Person)
From the Collection: Ricardus, de Mediavilla, approximately 1249-1308? (Person)
From the Collection: Pseudo-Bonaventure. (Title of work: Stimulus amoris..) (Person)
From the Collection: Gregory, of Nicomedia, -1240. (Person)
From the Collection: Catholic Church. Pope (1484-1492 : Innocent VIII) (Organization)

Language of Materials

Collection material in various languages, including Latin, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, and Hebrew.

Extent

3 cubic feet.

Additional Description

Physical Description

Size: 124 x 126 mm (112 x 112 mm).

Physical Storage Information

Box: 1, Folder: 12 (Mixed Materials)

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

https://rare.library.cornell.edu/

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