Music copied by Edward Lowe over a long period
MS. Mus. Sch. e. 451 (Former reference: Music School A. 3. 29)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Music copied by Edward Lowe over a long period
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. e. 451 (Former reference: Music School A. 3. 29)
Summary
Music copied by Edward Lowe, c 1636-1682.
Date
c 1636-1682
Language
Latin
English
Physical facet
ii + 384 pages, numbered by E. Lowe. 24 gatherings of 8 + end papers; one leaf (pp. 162-163) is now missing. Watermark slightly resembles Heawood 678. Uniformly pricked and ruled before binding, 6 staves to a page; inner and outer marginal ruling. Original vellum binding with white leather strings.
Physical extent
1 box
Custodial history
This item is 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. The present manuscript was bought by Edward Lowe 'Of Mr. Davis, price 3s. May 28: 1636'.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Anthems
Part-songs, English
17th century
Music -- Manuscripts -- 17th century
Motets
Chamber music
Music
Psalms (Music)
