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An image of Model book of initials. Italian, c.1200.
An exercise book, presumably intended for the use in the training of scribes and illuminators
Vellum, 232 x 150 mm

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Model book of initials. Italian, c.1200. An exercise book, presumably intended for the use in the training of scribes and illuminators Vellum, 232 x 150 mm

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Accession Number: MS 83-1972 folio 1 recto
Photograph copyright © The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Photographer name: Andrew Morris
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