COLLECTION NAME:
Medieval Document Collection
Record
Identifier:
exws_ms129_bk
Manuscript Identifier:
MS 129
Title:
Dutch Calligraphic Aphorism
Alternative Title:
MS 129
Incipit:
De dank baarheid is een deugd door
Origin Date:
1755
Origin Location:
Netherlands
Description:
A single sheet, one side visible, of a Religious quotation or aphorism, in Dutch, from an unknown author regarding the virtue of gratitude and dangers of anger. Watermark of L. V. Gerrevink (Churchill, no. 318). Related to MS 128.
Provenance:
Produced in Holland (based on the watermark) and dated May 2, 1755. Signed by “P.V. W[inter]”. Purchased by Barry Scott in the 1980s. Purchased by Western Michigan University Special Collections, from Barry Scott in 2001.
Extent:
1 sheet
Subject:
Manuscripts, Dutch--Michigan--Kalamazoo
Subject:
Aphorisms and apothegms
Subject:
Watermarks
Subject:
Calligraphy--Netherlands--18th century
Language:
dut/nld
Dimensions:
373 x 478 mm (framed 445 x 550 mm)
Material:
paper
Binding:
Single sheet of laid paper (chain lines visible) housed in an archival barrier board frame; visible on one side. Also visible is a watermark of L.V. Gerrevink (Churchill, no. 318).
Decoration Description:
8 lines of calligraphic cursive in Dutch.
Description of Hands:
Written in an affected cursive script.
Additions and Marginalia:
Elaborate marginal calligraphic border, partially hidden under frame.
Is Part Of:
Medieval Document Collection
Is Part Of:
Manuscript 129, Western Michigan University Special Collections
Is Part Of:
Manuscript 128, Western Michigan University Special Collections
Publisher:
Western Michigan University
Date-Issued:
2019
Type:
Text
Format:
image/tiff
Format-Extent:
150,415,347 bytes
Access Rights:
This book is in the public domain. Western Michigan University holds the right to the image and reproduction. The images that are provided here are for non-profit, educational use only. For all other uses please contact Special Collections, Western Michigan University.
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Dutch Calligraphic Aphorism
