1. Stowe MS 1081
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Stowe MS 1081
- Title:
- Twelve ink drawings of persons and groups, elaborately executed by a French artist, generally without removing the pen from the surface. Opposite each drawing are one or more anonymous French songs for voice with a bass for harpsichord, in score. On the covers are two similar figures cut out of the upper vellum skin with a penknife.
- Scope & Content:
- The first six songs are described as 'Airs,' the others as 'Chansons à boire, à dancer,' etc. 'Philis, quel destin dois-ie suiure.' f. 4. 'Me veux tu voir mourir ' (cf. Add MS 17991, f. 47b, the date of which is about 1620-1621). f. 5b. 'Source des plus aymables charmes.' f. 8. 'Puisque ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- French
- Date Range:
- Late 17th century
- Extent:
- 1 volume (32 folios)