In this workshop students will create a medieval style leather girdle book. Whether you are creating a world of sword fighting and land conquering or a world of otherworldly beings plotting against one. See more ideas about medieval books, medieval and book binding. See more ideas about book making, medieval books and book binding. Feudalism create a post that explains the structure of feudalism. The parsons handbook describes the girdle as being made generally of white linen rope, and may have a tassel at each end.
For those who would like to step into the realm of medieval book making, there is a wide variety of upcoming classes and workshops that offer lessons in some of the most popular methods of traditional parchmentmaking, calligraphy, decoration, and binding. Examples of girdle books carried on the belt third. How to make a medieval girdle book lovable history. Coming up with medieval times project ideas doesnt have to be particularly difficult. A single object that inspires most creativity is the book. A list of 150 examples shows the proportion of representation in painting and in sculpture as.
By using your imagination and fine tuning your project ideas to the age group it is meant for you can. Download citation the medieval girdle book project the study of girdle. In the first few weeks of school, we started with nonadhesive structures. What a hot mobile device from the 16th century tells us. Workshop in montefiascone, italy, where the class in the construction of girdle. Girdle book, kalkar, nicolaikirche, crucifixion, detail by groenling, via flickr. Despite their scarcity, they have attracted a great deal of interest since they were first written about in the late nineteenth century, but there has never been a comprehensive survey of all the twentysix surviving examples.
These books were worn by monks, nobles and women in medieval times. Go medieval by attaching a book to your belt atlas obscura. Girdle book slipcover instructions by crispin sexi jaysen ollerenshaw, 2005. While the specifics of all aspects of making a girdle book are hinted at, a conscientious practitioner can infer enough to make ones own girdle book. Dependable letterpress, 1192 illinois st, san francisco, ca 94107 the girdle book is a fascinating structure that held sway for a fairly short time from the 14th through the 16th centuries. Later, i found that barbara gordon has done some work on these and webbed it be sure to check out her article. To that end the basic concept and development underlying the medieval girdle book. Books are the essential material for creative book art, but this post is not about it. The medieval girdle book project, the international journal of the book, volume 3, number 4 szirmai l. The term girdle book refers to a book that was bound in such a way that it had a tail that could be tucked into ones girdle or belt. The medieval period in europe, far from being the dark ages they are often depicted as, were actually a fascinating turning point in history. Girdle books were small portable books worn by medieval european monks. Create a post that compares social standing in feudalism to heritage middle school.
Girdle books were in the possession of monks and aristocrats in medieval europe. With 26 remaining known examples, the girdle book is an item worthy of a comprehensive look. A girdle book is an unusual form with an extension which is tucked into a girdle the medieval word for belt and worn as an accessory. Doc the medieval girdle book project margit j smith academia. Go medieval by attaching a book to your belt theyre incredibly rare today, but portable girdle books were once very handy.
Doc the medieval girdle book project margit j smith. The book body is sewn on 3 cords and the endband cores go into the cover as well as the support cords. Here you can find many creative diy wall art projects with used books. Papermaking for a medieval girdle book lovable history. See more ideas about medieval books, medieval and illuminated manuscript. Of course, my first source of information would be the archaeology of medieval bookbinding by j. As there is always some spare time while the book sits in the press and you have to wait for the glue to dry, i normally work on two or three books. The headband is stitched by hand and the book end papers are handmarbled. The book is looking good and im very happy with my progress. I made one of these, and its way cool, based on one that i saw at the british library. Istvan borbasnational library of sweden portable volume, girdle book of leather with a knot to be tucked under a persons girdle or belt, from which the book hung upside down so. For this little book, i wanted to achieve the particular medieval character but play with the construction a bit.
Girdle books are not hard to find in late medieval art, in numbers far out of proportion to the tiny number that is known to have survived. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Knots, macrame cord, knot braid, rope crafts, the knot, paracord projects, passementerie. The long tapered tail at the end of the book was slipped through the belt or girdle, and the knotknob at the end stopped the book from coming off. See more ideas about book binding, medieval books and books. See more ideas about medieval embroidery, embroidery and medieval. The book is sewn on double cords and has leathercovered book boards with silver clasps. A time, where they managed to produce beautiful books tha. This type of binding provides portability, protection against unruly weather and some defense against theft. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Medieval books medieval manuscript forms of literature book presentation cool books paper book book projects book binding book art girdle book, kunstpalast, dusseldorf date 7 july 2011 source own work author johnbod via wikipedia commons this file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3. Smith is an exploration of a rare type of book construction. This luxurious leather case, bound as a medieval girdle book, protects and disguises your. The most valuable resources i used for this projects are the following.
Not what actually happens in the book, but the reasons for what happens in the book and what happened before the book. The girdle book is distinguished by a cover that extends beyond the limits of the book itself and may end in a knot, hook or ring, or may be left ungathered. Project muse the medieval girdle book by margit smith. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The information in the handout covers all aspects of making a girdle book model, but. Handmade notebook handmade journals handmade books bookbinding tutorial bookbinding ideas stitch book book projects book making book crafts. Medieval fantasy is one of the most popular genres of fantasy writing. The medieval girdle book is a wellwritten book, for the interested binder that will further ones understanding of the structural and covering solutions employed in making girdle books. A girdle book is a special type of book which was in vogue about 400600 years ago. A the archaelogy of medieval bookbinding, ashgate 1999, isbn0 85967 904 7 medieval manuscript.
Between the 14th and 16th centuries a littleknown book format, now called the girdle book, was used throughout various european countries. Once the book was covered, we wrapped our books tightly with an ace bandage to help ensure good adhesion. The girdle book with karen hanmer day 1 blue roof designs. Additionally, raising awareness of the girdle book may lead to discover as yet unrecognized and undocumented examples of this book format. What a hot mobile device from the 16th century tells us about 2014. It centers on the three girdle books in munich as examples of the kind of initial data gathered for inclusive description and analysis of binding and content. The book hangs upside down, for easy reading while still on ones belt or. This undertaking was generously supported by amigos and others and is described in the amigos library services fellowship final report the medieval girdle book and advanced paper conservation workshop, 2004.
See more ideas about medieval books, book binding and books. Ok so im writing a fantasy book, and i have all my characters and research and plan and the like, but im having serious trouble with the plot. Girdle book as an accessory the quickest way to have your waist redefined without much struggle. Girdle book cover pattern girdle, medieval books, book binding. Montefiascone italy to learn how to construct a girdle book. Personalized, custom smartphone case bound as a leather medieval girdle book smartphones are handy to have, even at historical reenactment events. The medieval girdle book by margit smith on medieval. This article is part of the series how to make a medieval girdle book. Description of the initial investigation into the locations, styles and production of twentythree girdle books in museums and libraries in the united states and europe. The girdle book february 17 19, 2018 hand bookbinders. The scarcity of material written about girdle books, and the absence. Girdle books had to be small, and they had to be light. See more ideas about purses, medieval and medieval clothing.
Im a bookbinder that has dedicated himself to create artistic bindings inspired by masters of old. Among the few medieval books available to us, the girdle book stands out because so. Medieval books medieval manuscript forms of literature book of common prayer british library inspirational books library books book making altered books photo. After 20 minutes, we unwrapped our books, placed blotters both inside and outside of our covers, and pressed the book under weight overnight. Photos from the 2014 gridle book workshop with renate mesmer at the folger shakespeare library, washington dc. Create a post the compares social standing in feudalism to modernday society. However, being such a specialized technique, the girdle book lacks the attention given to more popular medieval binding methods in the enthusiast community notable exceptions are the girdle book project, a collaboration between margit smith of the university of san diego and jim bloxam of cambridge university library and smiths monograph.
My handmade girdle book was made of my own moldmade paper. Samples from a recent project involving medieval style illustrations. Medieval girdle book, air pressure electrical book, sensory book, and many more. Your way of making a girdle book is not really strictly medieval, but a very nice idea to hide a modern notebook and it looks great worn with your beautifull clothes. A list of 150 examples shows the proportion of representation in painting and in. Crime and punishment we need a page about crime and punishment in the middle ages. Girdle book, kalkar, nicolaikirche, crucifixion, detail by. Paring alum tawed leather hinge using the scharfix. Girdle books were small portable books worn by medieval european monks, clergymen and. A girdle book held by the beinecke library at yale university. There also is an instruction sheet on her website is there something else available on the web. As a christian liturgical vestment, the girdle is a long, ropelike cord tied around the waist over the alb or cassock. After that time this book type vanished, except for a handful of still functioning books. Custom leather smartphone case in medieval girdle book.