Examining Almanac Features
Dublin Core
Title
Examining Almanac Features
Subject
Medieval Manuscripts
Description
Here I supply still images of specific features of the UCR006-UCR009 sibling series. Most will be close up shots of the technical features that help elucidate the means by which Medieval's would have stored, interacted with, and interpreted almanac manuscripts
Collection Items
Scribal Signature
The signature of the Scribe John Arnott; Registrar at St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland.
Folding Structure as Seen on Skin Side of Vellum and Hair Side
The Leaf is held up to the light and one can see the folds very clearly
The Outer Most Panel
A close up shot of the outermost panel, this includes a memo of author, geographical region, a reference to date. The close up shows the field of sight the Medieval official in charge of this manuscript would have focused upon when flipping through…
Tassel and Pendants from UCR008
The features shown here were methods by which leaves would have been folded. The tassel and Pendant allows for easier storage of leaves in almanac form.
UCR008 Hair Side Tassle View
The pendant is missing from the tassel in UCR008, even so one can see the manner in which the tassel would be used to hold the folded manuscript together for easy transportation.
One Upload of a UCR 007 Facsimile
This is a facsimile that I have been working with through Photoshop and Omeka. I am attempting to stretch the dimensions of the file such that anyone viewing my site will have an opportunity to transcribe the Middle English. My hope is to bring the…
Close Up of Tassel
The tassel as shown from a close up. The word "Pitlair" can be made out. Again, evidence that the manuscripts were travelling and being used in the unfurling, almanac style.
UCR 008 Skin Side Text Overview
A wide shot of UCR 008, think western, think the landscape of the text.