Medieval English manuscript granting an annuity between Philipp [Godrich] and John Snow

Unknown / Inconnu1290/1290

McCord Stewart Museum
Montreal, Canada

This manscript takes us back to the Middle Ages - Marco Polo had returned from Venice laden with Asian spices, the spinning wheel had just been invented and William Wallace (also known as "Braveheart") was fighting to keep Scotland free from its English oppressors. Written in Latin, on parchment (prepared animal skin), the manuscript is from a collection of European documents acquired by David Ross McCord. A wax seal, in lieu of a signature, guaranteed the document's authenticity.

Details

Title: Medieval English manuscript granting an annuity between Philipp [Godrich] and John Snow
Creator: Unknown / Inconnu
Creator Lifespan: Unknown / Inconnue - Unknown / Inconnue
Date: 1290/1290
Type: Manuscrit, Manuscript
Titre: Manuscrit anglais datant du Moyen Âge à propos de l’octroi d’une rente entre Philipp [Godrich] et John Snow
Description: L'an 1290 - Ce manuscrit nous plonge au coeur du Moyen Âge : Marco Polo était de retour à Venise chargé d'épices d'Asie, le rouet venait d'être inventé et William Wallace (« Braveheart ») se battait pour assurer l'autonomie de l'Écosse face à l'oppresseur anglais. Rédigé sur parchemin, c'est-à-dire une peau d'animal polie et blanchie, ce manuscrit fait partie d'une collection de documents européens acquis par David Ross McCord. Son unique signature se compose d'un sceau de cire appendu au document, garantissant l'authenticité des écrits qui y sont consignés en latin.
Credit line: Gift of Mr. David Ross McCord, Don de Mr. David Ross McCord
Rights: http://www.musee-mccord.qc.ca/en/orders/conditions/
External Link: http://www.mccord-museum.qc.ca/en/collection/artifacts/M7151
Medium: Sepia ink on parchment, wax, Encre sépia sur parchemin, cire

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