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Une estreine pour tres illustre et vertueuse dame la Contesse de Bedford

Esther Inglis, 1606

Illuminated calligraphic manuscript. 20 text pages each with a single coloured flower or spray of flowers at the top often accompanied by an insect or bird.

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Title of artwork, date

Une estreine pour tres illustre et vertueuse dame la Contesse de Bedford, 1606

Date supported

1998

Medium and material

Vellum

Dimensions

8 x 10 cm

Grant

21104

Total cost

42895

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