Missal Box
ca. 1500-1550 (made)
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Missal box of wood, leather and wrought iron, with a restored hasp.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Wood, leather and wrought iron |
| Brief description | Missal box, wood, leather and wrought iron, France or Germany, ca. 1500-1550 |
| Physical description | Missal box of wood, leather and wrought iron, with a restored hasp. |
| Gallery label | MISSAL BOX, wood, leather, wrought iron, France; c. 1500-50
The hasp restored. Missals were books used in the course of the church service of the Mass. They were valuable and needed to be kept secure when not in use.
Bequest of Mrs Elton B. Eede
Museum No. M.280-1928
(07/1994) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs Elton B. Eede |
| Historical context | Missals were books used in the course of the church service of the Mass. They were valuable and needed to be kept secure when not in use. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.280-1928 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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