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Background imageGloss Collection: Space Memorabilia - Apollo 11 Buzz Aldrin photo

Space Memorabilia - Apollo 11 Buzz Aldrin photo
Space Memorabilia - Apollo 11, high gloss photo of Buzz Aldrin standing before the American Flag on the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission, hand signed by Buzz himself

Background imageGloss Collection: Fragments of Codex Justinianus and Digesta

Fragments of Codex Justinianus and Digesta
Ten strips of parchment manuscripts cut to similar size and shape, probably used to reinforce the spines of later bindings. They all appear to be from Justinian's Codex and Digesta

Background imageGloss Collection: Justinian Institutiones (Fragment)

Justinian Institutiones (Fragment)
Leaf from a copy of Justinian's Institutiones, parchment. Main body text in two columns in black in a protogothic hand with alternating red and blue decorated initials and red

Background imageGloss Collection: Justinian Digesta, Book XXXIII (Fragment)

Justinian Digesta, Book XXXIII (Fragment)
Double folio, parchment, from Justinian's Digesta. Main body text in black ink written in two columns with contemporary marginal and interlineal gloss

Background imageGloss Collection: Codex Justinianus, Book VIII (Fragment)

Codex Justinianus, Book VIII (Fragment)
Double folio, parchment, from a copy of Justinian's Codex. Main body text in two columns in black ink surrounded by gloss, also black. Date: Late 13th Century

Background imageGloss Collection: Justinian's Codex, Book V. XIII (Fragment)

Justinian's Codex, Book V. XIII (Fragment)
Single folio, parchment, from Justinian's Codex. The text on this leaf is from Book V.XIII Dei Uxoriae Actione 1.1.a. Main body text and marginal gloss with additional minute gloss on verso

Background imageGloss Collection: Justinian's Codex, Book VI. XXXXI (Fragments)

Justinian's Codex, Book VI. XXXXI (Fragments)
Single folio, parchment, from Justinian's Codex. The text on this folio is from Book VI.XXXXI. Comprised of main body text and a marginal gloss with an additional minute gloss

Background imageGloss Collection: Justinian's Codex, Book V. XXXVIII (Fragment)

Justinian's Codex, Book V. XXXVIII (Fragment)
Single folio, parchment, from Justinian's Codex. The text on this folio is from Book VI. XXXVIII De Uerborum Et Rerum Significatione 4.1

Background imageGloss Collection: Justinian's Codex, Book IIII. XX (Fragment)

Justinian's Codex, Book IIII. XX (Fragment)
Single folio, parchment, from Justinian's Codex. The text on this folio is taken from Book IIII.XX De Testibus 20. Comprised of a main body text and a marginal gloss with additional minute gloss

Background imageGloss Collection: Justinian's Codex, Book III. XVIII (Fragment)

Justinian's Codex, Book III. XVIII (Fragment)
Single folio, parchment, from Justinian's Codex. The text on this folio is taken from Book III.XVIII, De Probationis 7. Main body text with a marginal gloss and additional minute gloss

Background imageGloss Collection: Justinian Digesta, Books V and VI (Fragment)

Justinian Digesta, Books V and VI (Fragment)
Bifolium from a copy of Justinian's Pandects, or Digesta Justiniani Augusti, parchment. Containing part of the end of Book V (De Judiciis) and the beginning of Book VI (De Rei Vindicatione)

Background imageGloss Collection: Leaf from a copy of the Codex Iustiniani (vellum)

Leaf from a copy of the Codex Iustiniani (vellum)
IND325854 Leaf from a copy of the Codex Iustiniani (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Archivo Capitular, Tortosa, Tarragona

Background imageGloss Collection: Ms McClean 136 f. 188r Miniature of a priest blessing a bride and groom

Ms McClean 136 f. 188r Miniature of a priest blessing a bride and groom
FIT276978 Ms McClean 136 f.188r Miniature of a priest blessing a bride and groom, from the Decretals of Gregory IX, Southern France or England

Background imageGloss Collection: Marlay Cutting IT. 10: Leaf with miniature from Gratian

Marlay Cutting IT. 10: Leaf with miniature from Gratian
FIT276179 Marlay Cutting IT.10: Leaf with miniature from Gratians Decretum showing the archbishop enthroned between clerics and seculars (vellum) by Italian School

Background imageGloss Collection: Marlay Cutting IT. 7: Leaf with miniature from Gratian

Marlay Cutting IT. 7: Leaf with miniature from Gratian
FIT276177 Marlay Cutting IT.7: Leaf with miniature from Gratians Decretum showing the case of the abbot made bishop (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); 46x28.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageGloss Collection: Ms. 183, f. 1r: Christ in the Temple, miniature from the

Ms. 183, f. 1r: Christ in the Temple, miniature from the
FIT276171 Ms. 183, f.1r: Christ in the Temple, miniature from the Decreta cum Apparatu Ioannis Andreae Laurentii (vellum) by Italian School, (13th century); 48.3x29.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageGloss Collection: Ms. McClean 135, f. 96r: detail of a plant-form historiated initial C

Ms. McClean 135, f. 96r: detail of a plant-form historiated initial C
FIT276181 Ms. McClean 135, f.96r: detail of a plant-form historiated initial C from Gratians Decretum, late 12th century (vellum) by Italian School, (12th century); Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageGloss Collection: Ms. 27, f. 109v: Page from a glossed copy of the New Testament (vellum)

Ms. 27, f. 109v: Page from a glossed copy of the New Testament (vellum)
NCO293903 Ms.27, f.109v: Page from a glossed copy of the New Testament (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageGloss Collection: Marlay Cutting IT. 11: Leaf with miniature from Gratian

Marlay Cutting IT. 11: Leaf with miniature from Gratian
FIT276180 Marlay Cutting IT.11: Leaf with miniature from Gratians Decretum showing a monk preaching to a congregation of men and women (vellum) by Italian School

Background imageGloss Collection: Marlay Cutting IT. 9: Leaf with miniature from Gratian

Marlay Cutting IT. 9: Leaf with miniature from Gratian
FIT276178 Marlay Cutting IT.9: Leaf with miniature from Gratians Decretum showing two boys brought to a monastery by their parents (vellum) by Italian School

Background imageGloss Collection: Ms. 27, f. 132v: Page from a glossed copy of the New Testament (vellum)

Ms. 27, f. 132v: Page from a glossed copy of the New Testament (vellum)
NCO293906 Ms.27, f.132v: Page from a glossed copy of the New Testament (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageGloss Collection: Ms. 262, f. 1r: Six scenes of Creation and Fall from Gratians Decretum, c

Ms. 262, f. 1r: Six scenes of Creation and Fall from Gratians Decretum, c
FIT276185 Ms. 262, f.1r: Six scenes of Creation and Fall from Gratians Decretum, c.1300 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); 43.6x29 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageGloss Collection: Marlay Cutting IT. 3: Leaf with miniature from Gratian

Marlay Cutting IT. 3: Leaf with miniature from Gratian
FIT276176 Marlay Cutting IT.3: Leaf with miniature from Gratians Decretum showing the case of the bishop accused of carnal sin (vellum) by Italian School

Background imageGloss Collection: Prelude in C majeur, BW 13

Prelude in C majeur, BW 13
Gilbert Claes

Background imageGloss Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20099970

EyeUbiquitous_20099970
Architecture, Construction, Decorating, Pots of gloss and emulsion paint showing coverage and drying times

Background imageGloss Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20099969

EyeUbiquitous_20099969
Architecture, Construction, Decorating, Pots of gloss and emulsion paint showing coverage and drying times

Background imageGloss Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20099971

EyeUbiquitous_20099971
Archirecture, Construction, Decorating, Pots of gloss and emulsion paint showing coverage and drying times

Background imageGloss Collection: Stylized Earth globe with grid, showing Oceania and Australia

Stylized Earth globe with grid, showing Oceania and Australia

Background imageGloss Collection: Masculine man without a shirt, wearing a cowboy hat and holding a guitar on a beach

Masculine man without a shirt, wearing a cowboy hat and holding a guitar on a beach

Background imageGloss Collection: Close Up Of Womans Mouth

Close Up Of Womans Mouth

Background imageGloss Collection: A Red Mixture

A Red Mixture

Background imageGloss Collection: A Glossy Swirl

A Glossy Swirl

Background imageGloss Collection: Pug puppy, black, portrait

Pug puppy, black, portrait

Background imageGloss Collection: Golden ground beetle -Carabus auratus-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Golden ground beetle -Carabus auratus-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageGloss Collection: St Margarets Church, Ifield

St Margarets Church, Ifield
Sepia gloss post card. Exterior view including churchyard. Unusual clock on tower. Hordern Collection General Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No PH5574

Background imageGloss Collection: USA, Washington, Everett. Front grill detail of red, custom-built (in 1941) auto

USA, Washington, Everett. Front grill detail of red, custom-built (in 1941) auto named Hollywood Legend

Background imageGloss Collection: Roman Art. Terra Sigillata. National Museum of Art. Merida

Roman Art. Terra Sigillata. National Museum of Art. Merida
Roman Art. Terra Sigillata. Two roman red gloss terra sigillata bowl with relief decoration. The ceramic orange is hispanic terra sigillata. 1st-5th centuries. National Museum of Art. Merida. Spain

Background imageGloss Collection: Advertisement for Robbialac paint

Advertisement for Robbialac paint, from Jenson & Nicholson of Stratford, East London. It costs less than wallpaper, slightly more than distemper, but its durability makes it far cheaper than either

Background imageGloss Collection: Stuttgart, Germany, Mercedes-Benz Museum, various metal mercedes speedometers, oil gages

Stuttgart, Germany, Mercedes-Benz Museum, various metal mercedes speedometers, oil gages
Stuttgart, Germany, Mercedes-Benz Museum, various metal Mercedes speedometers, oil gages, clocks and instruments

Background imageGloss Collection: Stylized Earth globe with grid, showing Africa and eastern Europe

Stylized Earth globe with grid, showing Africa and eastern Europe

Background imageGloss Collection: Stylized Earth globe with grid, showing Asia and Europe

Stylized Earth globe with grid, showing Asia and Europe

Background imageGloss Collection: Stylized Earth globe with grid, showing North America

Stylized Earth globe with grid, showing North America

Background imageGloss Collection: Stylized Earth globe with grid, showing Europe and Africa

Stylized Earth globe with grid, showing Europe and Africa

Background imageGloss Collection: Stylized Earth globe with grid, centered on Pacific Ocean

Stylized Earth globe with grid, centered on Pacific Ocean

Background imageGloss Collection: Stylized Earth globe with grid, centered on Atlantic Ocean

Stylized Earth globe with grid, centered on Atlantic Ocean, with North America, South America, Europe and Africa partially visible

Background imageGloss Collection: Blackberries (Rubus sectio Rubus)

Blackberries (Rubus sectio Rubus)

Background imageGloss Collection: Pale-winged Starling -Onychognathus nabouroup-, Fish River Canyon, Namibia

Pale-winged Starling -Onychognathus nabouroup-, Fish River Canyon, Namibia

Background imageGloss Collection: Folded metal pattern, Russia

Folded metal pattern, Russia



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"Gloss: Unveiling the Hidden Stories of History" Step into a world where fragments hold secrets, and gloss reveals untold tales. From Space Memorabilia to ancient manuscripts, each piece carries a unique story waiting to be discovered. In the depths of space exploration, Apollo 11's Buzz Aldrin photo captures the awe-inspiring journey that took humanity beyond Earth's boundaries. A glossy reminder of mankind's boldness and determination. Delving deeper into history, we encounter fragments from Codex Justinianus and Digesta. These remnants offer glimpses into the legal framework established by Emperor Justinian in Byzantine times. The Justinian Institutiones fragment sheds light on his efforts to codify Roman law for future generations. As we unravel more fragments from Justinian Digesta and Codex Justinianus, their pages whisper forgotten wisdoms. Book XXXIII hints at intricate legal debates while Book VIII alludes to laws governing society's orderliness. Justinian's Codex holds its own enigmatic allure with scattered pieces from Books V. XIII, VI. XXXXI, V. XXXVIII, IIII. XX, and III. XVIII. Each fragment offers tantalizing insights into diverse aspects of life during this era - be it governance or social customs. The fragmented texts continue with excerpts from Justinian Digesta Books V and VI; they reveal snippets of knowledge passed down through generations. These writings serve as guiding lights for those seeking understanding in an ever-changing world. Gloss acts as our interpreter between past and present - bridging gaps in time with its illuminating touch. It allows us to decipher hidden meanings within these artifacts' faded ink or worn edges. So let us embark on this journey together - exploring the gloss that uncovers stories long forgotten but never lost entirely. In doing so, we honor our collective heritage while paving the way for new discoveries yet to come.