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1. Arma Christi prayer roll
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1500]
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 1187
- Container / Volume:
- Box
- Image Count:
- 2
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript roll, on parchment, in a single hand, illuminated, containing the "Arma Christi" poem and other prayers, in Dutch, including prayers ascribed to Popes Sixtus IV and Alexander VI. The prayers are preceded by a rubric instructing readers to kneel as they recite the prayers in order to obtain an indulgence
- Description:
- In Dutch., Layout: single column of text., Script: gothic., Decoration: Rubricated. Initials in red or blue. Large miniature at head of roll containing a bust of Christ wearing a crown of thorns, displaying his stigmata, and surrounded by the "arma Christi" (also known as the Instruments of the Passion). On a blue ground in gold frame. One large decorated initial immediately below miniature. Text accompanied by decorated borders on both sides., and Binding: section of leather sewn to top of scroll. Accompanied by seventeenth-century? fabric case with fabric and metal appliqués.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut, New Haven., and Netherlands
- Subject (Name):
- Jesus Christ and Catholic Church
- Subject (Topic):
- Passion, Dutch, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, Indulgences, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Religious life and customs
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Arma Christi prayer roll
2. Dutch playing cards
- Published / Created:
- [1650?]
- Call Number:
- HOL28
- Image Count:
- 40
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Description:
- BEIN HOL28: Imperfect: ace of marigolds; jack of shields; king of quatrefoils, queen of marigolds; 6, 2 of grapes; 10, 9, 2 of shields; 7, 3 of quatrefoils; 10, 6 of marigolds. From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Title devised by cataloger., Suit system: grapes, shields, quatrefoils, marigolds., Type: original design., Composition of deck: 52 [A, K, Q, J, 10-2], CourtCards: Ks (except king of marigolds), Qs seated., and A single French suit sign appears at the bottom of each card. The cards are intended to provide instruction in Latin. Pips are incorporated into the design of each card.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Topic):
- Playing cards
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Dutch playing cards
3. Dutch prayerbook
- Published / Created:
- between 1460 and 1480.
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 1345
- Container / Volume:
- box
- Image Count:
- 317
- Resource Type:
- text
- Abstract:
- Manuscript, on paper, in Middle Dutch, in unidentified hand, containing a collection of Middle Dutch devotional texts. Including a variety of prayers, catechetical texts, and mystical texts from authors such as Jan Brugman, Jacobus van Gruitrode, and Mechteld of Hackeborn. Bound in parchment. Rubricated
- Description:
- In Middle Dutch., Layout: single column of 23-34 lines., Script: Gothica Hybrida., Title devised by cataloger., Ownership inscription on back flyleaf: peeter reijnen behoort diet boek toe..., Ownership inscription on front flyleaf: joannes reijnen., Borrowers' inscriptions of Anthonius Scheijmans, Matthijs Colen, Gerardus Renette on front and back flyleaves in this form: Memoriael voor [name] heeft dit boeck geleent in dit jaer [year]., Decoration: rubrication throughout., Binding: vellum binding in wallet style with metal clasp., Kept in modern green box with hinging lid., and Bookseller description available.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut, New Haven., and Netherlands
- Subject (Topic):
- Manuscripts, Medieval, Devotional literature, Dutch, and Prayer books
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Dutch prayerbook
4. Fragments of manuscripts
- Published / Created:
- 1200-1600.
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 525
- Image Count:
- 48
- Resource Type:
- text
- Abstract:
- Manuscript fragments on parchment
- Description:
- In Latin, Dutch, English, and Middle French., Title from description by Albert Derolez., and Bookseller description available.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut and New Haven.
- Subject (Name):
- Catholic Church
- Subject (Topic):
- Books of hours, Graduals (chants), Missals, Psalters, and Manuscripts, Medieval
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Fragments of manuscripts
5. Jeu de geographie
- Published / Created:
- [1720?]
- Call Number:
- HOL32
- Image Count:
- 6
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Description:
- BEIN HOL32: From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Title devised by cataloger., French suit system., Type: Original design., Composition of deck: 52 [A, K, Q, J, 10-2]., Aces: A-C., and CourtCards: R-Roi? (king); D-Dame? (queen); P-Prins? (jack): Ks, crowned suit signs.
- Publisher:
- Cóvens et Mortier
- Subject (Geographic):
- Netherlands
- Subject (Topic):
- Geographical recreations and Playing cards
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Jeu de geographie
6. Ritual
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1500]
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 153
- Image Count:
- 4
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper (unidentified watermarks in gutter; upper margin, trimmed) of a Ritual, possibly written for a nunnery
- Description:
- In Dutch., Script: Written by three people in what Lieftinck calls Littera brevitura. Scribe 1, ff. 1r-87v and 98r-153v, writes in a large and rather careless hand; 2, ff. 90r-97v, in a small even hand; 3, ff. 154r-272v, in a large uneven hand., Calligraphic initials, 5- to 3-line, in green or red with red or grey flourishes, often extending the length of the written area. Initials, 3- to 1-line, underlining, strokes on 1-line initials, and headings in red., and Binding: Sixteenth century. Original sewing on three double, tawed supports laced into the wooden boards. The spine is heavily rounded, with the sewing supports well defined by blind-tooled lines. Covered in dark brown calf with a panel of the Annunciation, in a border of birds, animals and flowers blind-stamped on each board inside outer frames of lines. There is a brass catch on the upper board and a long, thin brass clasp on a leather strap attached to the lower with a brass plate. The leather is slightly torn at the head of the spine but otherwise the book is in fine condition, with no trace of sophistication. Front and back pastedowns from a 15th-century Latin liturgical manuscript.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut and New Haven.
- Subject (Name):
- Catholic Church
- Subject (Topic):
- Liturgy, Manuscripts, Medieval, Monastic and religious life, and Rituals (Liturgical books)
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Ritual
7. [Deck of playing cards].
- Creator:
- Linden, Jacobus van der, -1688, playing card maker
- Published / Created:
- [1680?]
- Call Number:
- HOL1
- Image Count:
- 100
- Resource Type:
- text and still image
- Description:
- BEIN HOL1: Imperfect: Lacking Jack of Hearts, 3 of Hearts, 2 of Diamonds. From the Cary Collection of Playing Cards., Title devised by cataloger., French suit system., Composition of deck: 52 [A, K, Q, J, 10-2]., Court cards: King of Spades : David; Queen of Spades: BARBERA: Jack of Spades: JACOBUS VAN DER LINDE: King of Hearts: JULES CESAR: Queen of Hearts: HELENE: King of Diamonds: K: CAREL: Jack of Diamonds: CAPIT NELV: King of Clubs: HECTOR: Jack of Clubs: JACOBUS VAN DER LINDE., and Pip cards: 4 of Hearts: Knecht.
- Publisher:
- Jacobus van der Linde
- Subject (Geographic):
- Netherlands
- Subject (Topic):
- Playing cards
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Deck of playing cards].
