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Drawing of surgical instrument from BL Harley 1736, f. 48v
Surgical equipment from BL Harley 1684, f. 150v
Surgical procedures from BL Harley 1585, f. 9v
Surgical procedures from BL Harley 5401, f. 35v
Dromedary from BL Harley 3244, f. 48
Physician from BL Harley 1585, f. 7v
Physician from BL Harley 1585, f. 12v
Partridges from BL Harley 4751, f. 48
Hand from BL Harley 4893, f. 15v
Surgical instrument from BL Harley 1736, f. 48v
Summary
Detail of the drawing of a surgical instrument. Image taken from f. 48v of Medical miscellany, including Bradmore's 'Philomena' in Middle English translation (ff. 6-184v). Written in English and Latin.
The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Library in London. The Harley Manuscripts are part of the larger collection known as the Harley Collection, which was assembled by Robert Harley (1661–1724) and his son Edward Harley (1689–1741). Robert Harley was a prominent English statesman and bibliophile, and he began amassing a vast collection of books and manuscripts in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
The Harley Manuscripts are known for their diversity and include a wide range of texts, including historical chronicles, illuminated manuscripts, legal documents, literary works, and scientific treatises. The collection contains over 7,000 manuscripts, and it is considered one of the most important manuscript collections in the British Library.
The Harley Manuscripts are numbered with the prefix "Harley," followed by a specific manuscript number. Each manuscript in the collection has its own unique content and history, and they cover a broad spectrum of topics and time periods. Some of the manuscripts in the collection are beautifully illuminated, with intricate illustrations and decorations.
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