Wrinkles in Time: Ruptures and Continuities in the Writing of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

 
 
 
 
 

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Manual Memory: Collecting and Recording Knowledge, 1300-1700 An Exhibit in conjunction with the Wrinkles in Time Conference Rosenwald Gallery, Van Pelt Library, Sixth Floor This rare book exhibit traces material memory in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance in the form of handwritten and printed handbooks and early anthologies that were used to store everything from hourly prayers and memorable poems to cosmetic secrets and household remedies. Featured books include English, French and Italian books of secrets, poetry commonplaces, medieval prayer calendars, early modern mechanical manuals, herbals, and household receipts. Curators: Miriam Jacobson, Holly Barbaccia, Elizabeth Williamson, Jessica Rosenfeld, and Rachel Buurma. Under the direction of Michael Ryan and with the help of Lynne Farrington.

 
 
 
 

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