Item Info

Scripts/Text: Fraktur; German script
Language: German
Weiser Number: 121
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Laid paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

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Catharina, ist von Christlich, und \ Ehrlichen, (der) Eltern, in Pennsilvanien Gebohren \ in Bruderswälly Taunschip, in Sommerset \ Caunty im Jahr unsers Herrn .1793. den. 25^ten \ November, ihre Eltern waren Johannes \ Stutzmann und seine Ehfrau, Anna, eine Gebohr \ ne Speicherin. \ Daniel Esch, und Catharina Stutzmänin, sind geheyrath \ im Jahr Christi .1814. den 3. ten, April, und am selbigen \ tag Copulirt, und vollzogen worden, gott gebe ihnen viel \ glück und Seegen, und gesundes langes leben, in fried und Einigkeit.

[heart on left]
No. 1. Denn \ wo euer Schatz ist, \ da wird auch euer Hertz \ seyn. Lucas. \ Cap 12. v. 34. Ann

[heart on top]
No. 2. Geden= \ cke meiner, mein \ GOTT, im besten. \ zu lesen im Buch Nehemia. \ Cap. 13. v. 31.

[heart on right]
No. 3. Ruf ich \ dich Herr in Nöthen an, \ So bist du bey mir auf der \ bahn, Wann creutz und trüb= \ sal klagen mich, mein \ schreyen bald be= \ weget dich.

[heart on bottom]
No. 4. Zuletzt \ mein Glaube halt dich vest \ Und wen der tod mich \ rufen läst, So bin ich dennoch \ wohl gemuth, Denn ende gut \ macht alles guth. \ 1814

Translation:

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Catharina was born to Christian and honest parents, in Pennsylvania, in Bruderswälly [Brothers Valley) Township, in Somerset County in the year of our Lord 1793, the 25^th of November. Her parents were Johannes Stutzmann and his wife Anna, a born Speicherin.
Daniel Esch and Catharina Stutzmänin were married in the year of Christ 1814, the 3rd of April, and on the same day were united in marriage. God may give them much good fortune and blessing and a healthy long life in peace and harmony.

[heart on left]
No. 1. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Luke 12:34, in the year 1814.

[heart on top]
No. 2. Remember me, my God, for good. To be read in the book of Nehemiah 13:31

[heart on right]
No. 3. If I call on you, Lord, in need, you are with me on my path. If cross and sadness trouble me, my cries will move you right away.

[heart on bottom]
No. 4. At last my faith holds onto you, and when death comes calling I will nevertheless be cheerful, because a good end makes everything good. 1814

Category: Birth and Marriage Record (Geburts und Trauschein)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The main text is framed by a decorative border. Surrounding the frame are four verses within hearts, as well as various rosettes and stemmed flowers, including tulips. Fan-shaped motifs are in the corners.

Although this certificate is attributed to the Brothers Valley Artist, its heart and floral motifs relate to the work of fraktur artist Henrich Weiss.

Associated Names: Weiss, Henrich
Provenance: Henry S. Borneman

Bibliography:

"Brothers Valley Artist" in Russell D. and Corinne P. Earnest, Papers for Birth Dayes: Guide to the Fraktur Artists and Scriveners (East Berlin, Pa.: Russell D. Earnest Associates, 1997), 2^nd ed., vol. 1, pp. 128-129.

"Henrich Weiss" in Russell D. and Corinne P. Earnest, Papers for Birth Dayes: Guide to the Fraktur Artists and Scriveners (East Berlin, Pa.: Russell D. Earnest Associates, 1997), 2^nd ed., vol. 2, pp. 801-802.

Creation Place Town/Township: Creation Place Note:Based on location of birth
Region/County:Somerset
City/Town/Township:Brothersvalley Township
State/Province:Pennsylvania

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1814
Image Dimensions Width: 31.5 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 12
Creator Name: [Brothers Valley Artist (active c. 1805-1814)] - Decorator
[Brothers Valley Artist (active c. 1805-1814)] - Scrivener