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De viribus herbarium manuscript fragments, circa 1150

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De viribus herbarium manuscript fragments

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Scope and Contents Note

From the Collection:

This collection includes two cropped, handwritten leaves from De Viribus Herbarum, estimated to be from the mid-12th century, making these the oldest items in the Hunt Institute's collection. The pages contain information on the healing properties of sage and wild thyme as well as fragments of the descriptions of other plants.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1150

Extent

From the Collection: .25 Linear Feet (1 volume)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Latin

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