Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, early 16th century
MS M.174 fol. 10r

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Month, Occupation: October -- In plowed field, woman, wearing apron and holding sack on head with right hand, follows behind man, wearing hat, right hand extended down, and left hand holding tunic as pouch.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including rose.