Girdle Book, 15th century, additions 19th century

Suede, brass fittings

(H x W)12,2 x 8,5 cm

Status

on display, room 001.1

About the workThis type of book had been widespread in educated circles in Europe since the Middle Ages. They were generally small books that were used daily, such as Bibles, which the owner carried on their person. The girdle book was fastened to the belt with a knot or simply carried in the hand. This book is one of the few surviving examples. Later, the protruding leather binding was generally cut off to make the books easier to stand up. This pouch contains a handwritten set of rules for monks of the Benedictine order.

AccessionAcquired 1927 from the Kunstgewerbemuseum

Provenance[...]; bis 28.1.1886 - 1927 Dr. Franz Johann Joseph Bock, Kanonikus, Geistlicher und Kunsthistoriker (Aachen-Burtscheid 1823-1899 Aachen); 28.1.1886 - 1927 ehem. Kunstgewerbemuseum Düsseldorf (1883-1927) angekauft von Bock; 1927 übernommen aus dem Kunstgewerbemuseum

Inventory numberP 8309

Contact

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