The art of illuminating as practised in Europe from the earliest times (1860)
Tymms, W. R. (William Robert) · London : Day and Son · leaf 96
evamish assumes a dazzling appearance. If it is a spirit vamish, omit the pumice-stone, and beginwith the tripoli and water; after this use the tripoli and sweet oil, and finish as before describedfor the oil varnish. The difference is so striking between the polished and unpolished surfaces, as to… … LIST OF THE PLATES. The Frontispiece is adapted from Add. MS. 17,341, and Reg. I. D. I. of the BritishMuseum. 6th CENTURY (PI. 1).—The mamiscript (Bodleian, No. 93) from which this interesting andearly alphabet has been taken, is one formerly in Lord Hattons possession. It is preserved in…
Illumination of books and manuscripts · Alphabets · Initials
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