Binding from Breviary

17th century

11.4 cm 17.3 cm

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This is the binding for a small 15th century Flemish Breviary. It was added to the manuscript in the 17th century for a member of the Surlet de Chokier family of Liège who owned the book at that time. The front cover is decorated with the gilded armorial shield of the family i...

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Likely created in Liège for ecclesiastical use of Notre-Dame and St.-Lambert. Acquired by the Surlet de Chokier family, Liège [1], 17th century. Acquired by Albertus of Liedekerke, 1725 [2]. Purchased by Henry Walters, Baltimore, early 20th century; by bequest Walters Art Museum, 1931.[1] The manuscript was rebound and the armorial shield and a monogram from this family were added at the time[2] Ex libris, collection number 1543 on first front flyleaf recto
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