Chained Library
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The Chained Library is a historic collection of medieval and early printed books secured to their shelves by chains, preserved as one of the finest surviving examples of its kind.
Statements (26)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
chained library
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historic library collection ⓘ |
| hasAccessPolicy | books are read in place and not removed from shelves ⓘ |
| hasCollectionType |
early printed books
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medieval books ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance |
example of medieval library security practices
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rare surviving chained library structure ⓘ |
| hasDesignFeature |
chains fixed to book spines or bindings
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metal chains attached to reading desks or rails ⓘ |
| hasEducationalValue |
demonstrates historical attitudes toward books as valuable property
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used to illustrate history of libraries and book culture ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
access-controlled reading of books in situ
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preservation of rare books ⓘ |
| hasMaterial |
early printed volumes
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incunabula ⓘ manuscripts ⓘ |
| hasNotableCharacteristic |
books physically chained to bookcases
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historic method of preventing book theft ⓘ one of the finest surviving examples of a chained library ⓘ |
| hasPreservationGoal |
conserve medieval and early printed materials in original setting
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maintain original chained arrangement of books ⓘ |
| hasPreservationStatus | well-preserved ⓘ |
| hasSecurityFeature |
books secured to shelves
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chains attached to books ⓘ |
| hasTimePeriod |
Middle Ages
NERFINISHED
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early modern period ⓘ |
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