Summary

LSU is blessed to be the owner of an extant Book of Hours from roughly 1430 Paris, France.  Without a thorough chain of custody through the last 580 years, it is impossible to know for sure where the manuscript was created and for whom but the script, ink, decorations and language lend credence to France and the Paris region.  Though this was a tumultuous time in France, there were plenty of noble families that could afford and would desire an illuminated manuscript. Although not the largest possible manuscript available at the time, the calendar and hours of prayers are well created, maintained and beautiful.