Antiphonal leaves, Italy, vespers and antiphons for Magnificat, circa 1300s

File — Box: 1, Folder: 2-4

Link to digital object

Dates

Creation: circa 1300s

Scope & Content

From the Collection:

The Theodore Karp collection of liturgical and musical manuscript leaves consists of excerpts from medieval and early modern manuscripts dating from the 12th to the 18th centuries. The leaves come from liturgical and musical texts, including: antiphonals, choirooks, graduals, missals, and one leaf from a book of hours. Most are handwritten on parchment; a few later leaves that are printed and on paper are noted as such in the description.

Creator

From the Collection: Karp, Theodore (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Latin.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research; digital version also available.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (2 containers)

Additional Description

Conservation note

The antiphonal leaf in folder 2 has a diagonally torn corner, a 1.5" tear at the fore edge, and knife slits, which were repaired with paper patches prior to acquisition by the Burns Library. In 2019, the Burns Library conservator removed prior repairs and mended with Japanese paper and adhesive, as well as with a more traditional medieval sewing method.