Recent acquisitions from the Kerry Stokes collection

Venue: Postgraduate Room, 1st floor Baillieu Library, University of Melbourne, Baillieu Library

Presenters: Ms Erica Persak, Professor Emeritus Margaret Manion

A 16th century eleven metre scroll illustrating the history of the world from Biblical times is the centrepiece of an exclusive exhibition at the University of Melbourne to coincide with Rare Book Week. 'A chronicle of French, English and world history, ranging from creation to the year 1521' and other exquisite items including illuminated manuscripts on vellum from the same period will be on show. The items are recently acquired and on loan from the Kerry Stokes Collection, and will be on show in the University's Baillieu Library. Three public lectures will explore the objects' unusual provenance and cultural significance. The third and final lecture in the series by Erica Persak and Margaret Manion, gives an overview of the Kerry Stokes collection and recent acquisitions.

from
https://events.unimelb.edu.au/events/7040-recent-acquisitions-from-the-kerry-stokes-collection