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Reference (shelfmark):: Harley MS 2920
Title:: Collection of texts relating to the order of service, made for an Italian house of Poor Clares
Scope & Content:: A collection of texts relating to the order of service, probably made for an Italian house of Poor Clares, as suggested by repeated references to the Order's founders St Francis and St Clare of Assisi (e.g. ff. 10v, 16r, 27r). The manuscript was written in two parts: the first part (ff. 1-24) wa...
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: Italian and Latin
Date Range:: 1518-3rd quarter of the 16th century
Extent:: 1 volume

Reference (shelfmark):: Harley MS 3571
Title:: A Life of the Virgin Mary and Christ, in Italian
Scope & Content:: This manuscript features an Italian text that can be described as a vita of the Virgin Mary and Christ, although it also highlights the role of St Joseph after Christ's death. The narrative starts with the Virgin's birth and childhood and ends with her assumption into heaven. Perhaps another ver...
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: Italian and Latin
Date Range:: 1st half of the 15th century
Extent:: Parchment codex

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