Lexicon of Terminology for Conservation of Islamic Manuscripts

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The Manuscript Codex * Parts and positions

FASTENING
A leather strap extending from the point of the envelope flap which wraps around the outside of the binding and closes it securely. When a fastening strap is present, of necessity the envelope flap must lie on top of the front cover when the binding is closed. This contrasts with the more typical position of the envelope flap, which is usually tucked under the front cover when there is no fastening. A similar fastening strap can also be found on some enclosures such as slip cases or satchels. # Many varieties of fastenings exist in European manuscripts and, consequently, are given more specific names. In this nomenclature, the fastening found in Islamic manuscripts would be termed a wrap-around tie.

UBL OR. 14.605

FASTENING

A leather strap extending from the point of the envelope flap which wraps around the outside of the binding and closes it securely. When a fastening strap is present, of necessity the envelope flap must lie on top of the front cover when the binding is closed. This contrasts with the more typical position of the envelope flap, which is usually tucked under the front cover when there is no fastening. A similar fastening strap can also be found on some enclosures such as slip cases or satchels.

# Many varieties of fastenings exist in European manuscripts and, consequently, are given more specific names. In this nomenclature, the fastening found in Islamic manuscripts would be termed a wrap-around tie.

UBL OR. 14.605

AUTHORS: PAUL HEPWORTH AND KARIN SCHEPER

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The Manuscript Codex * Parts and positions