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Calligraphy, Section of a Deed for Land

This is a Calligraphy. It is dated 1498–1759 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is quill and black ink on parchment. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

10.3 x 37.9 cm (4 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)

It is inscribed

verso: in pen and brown ink: Land / Layndon, 20 acres & one messuage called/ Date Octo. 1585.

Cite this object as

Calligraphy, Section of a Deed for Land; England; quill and black ink on parchment; 10.3 x 37.9 cm (4 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1962-87-6

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