Psalterium

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Bibliographic Details
Alternative Title:Manuscript psalterium containing psalms, canticles, litanies and other prayers.
Other Associated Names: Loftus, Dudley, 1619-1695 (Former owner)
Published: [14th century]
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Collection:Archives and Manuscripts
Description
Item Description:England, likely East Anglia. 14th century. Psalter, containing psalms, canticles, litanies and other prayers. Medium quality, no decoration above red and blue inks, text in a gothic bookhand. A note about the contents was pasted inside the front cover by H.J. Lawlor, 1896.
Previous numbers M3.6.6; V3.3.21.
Published References:Bernard Catalogue 927.
Provenance Note:An example of female literacy, as it contains evidence that is was most likely read in a convent setting. f.127r (flyleaf): Ownership mark in English cursive: 'Alys Rade Alys Hastyngs'. on back board: Prayer in same hand as above: 'Of your charity pray for your [sister] Alys Hastyngs'.
Dudley Loftus manuscript.