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Inventory of jewels and other objects belonging to Edward I, in roll format, 1301

 Item
Identifier: MS 8

Overview

This is 1301 roll from England includes a detailed inventory of the jewels and other precious objects in the possession of King Edward I of England. The locations of the objects are described, as well as the chests and boxes in which they are kept and items which are gifts include the donor's name. The headings for the different sections are written in a two-line script enclosed in a frame. The roll is composed of two membranes stitched together. The parchment is worn and although the headings are still legible, the text is very faint and difficult to read in the first two sections.

Dates

  • Creation: 1301

Extent

1 Volumes

Language

Latin

Custodial History

Written in England in 1301, possibly on the occasion of the conferment of the title and dignity of Prince of Wales upon Prince Edward, possibly in connection with the series of gatherings for receiving the homage and fealty of all crown tenants. In the library of Sir Thomas Phillipps (no. 24014 in ink at top of roll); his sale (London, 29 June 1936, n. 121) to Maggs. In the library of Howard L. Goodhart until donation.

Other related names

  1. King Edward I of England, former owner
  2. Phillipps, Sir Thomas, former owner
  3. Maggs Brothers, bookseller
  4. Goodhart, Howard Lehman, former owner
  5. Goodhart, Howard Lehman, donor

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by Howard Lehman Goodhart to Bryn Mawr College in 1951.

Related Materials

A digitized version of this manuscript can be found online at: https://bibliophilly.library.upenn.edu/viewer.php?id=MS%208#page/1/mode/2up

Physical Description

Previously Goodhart 38. Parchment roll composed of two membranes stitched together. Some lines illegible due to rubbing.

Parchment support; roll composed of two membranes stitched together with a 5 mm. seam allowance.

Attached to modern wooden handles.

2 membranes; 1030 x 220 mm

Written in one column on both sides with single vertical and horizontal bounding lines in hardpoint

Secretary script written by a single hand

Headings for different sections written in two-line script enclosed in a frame

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