Calligraphic part-books of duos for bass viols by Christopher Simpson and John Jenkins
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 77
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Calligraphic part-books of duos for bass viols by Christopher Simpson and John Jenkins
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 77
Summary
Calligraphic part-books of duos for bass viols by Christopher Simpson and John Jenkins, late 17th cent.
Date
late 17th cent.
Language
English
Physical facet
2 part-books, each consisting of 2 quires of 4. Watermark: Fleur de Lys, much resembling Heawood 1785A. Ruling: 12 5-line staves, red margins at both edges. Binding: stiff red and white marbled paper; on the cover someone wrote 'Di Diversi'.
Physical extent
1 Box
Custodial history
Possibly linked to the Court of King James II at Whitehall (cf. Ashbee, et al.). Subsequently part of the Music School collection of printed and manuscript music, which was originally bequeathed to the University of Oxford by William Heather (c 1563-1627), and gradually added to until the end of the 18th century.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Music
String duos (Bass viols (2)) -- Parts
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
17th century
