BRMS 80

Title

Subject

Description

This calligraphic prayer book written in German script was compiled for a Catholic family's private use. Neither the identity of its maker nor its place of origin has been identified. Although the design of the manuscript echoes printed books of the same period, no equivalent text appeared in print.

Source

BRMS 80. Geistliches Hand- und Beth-büchl. Einer Christ-Catholischen Seel zum ewigen Trost. [Germany (?), 18th century]. Decorated manuscript on paper.

Relation

Devotion

Format

Displayed as .jpg

Language

German

Type

Decorated manuscript prayerbook on paper

Collection

Inscribed Illuminations and Inspirations: Manuscripts at Bridwell Library

Citation

“BRMS 80,” Bridwell Library Special Collections Exhibitions, accessed April 25, 2024, https://bridwell.omeka.net/items/show/1809.