Item Info

Scripts/Text: Roman script
Language: English
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

[Ill.] Wampole her \ Mother died the 8 day of April \ Got buried the 10 day 1818 Aged \ 52 years 5 Mo 29 day tex 2 book \ of timothy 4 Ch from th 7 to the 9 verse

My father died the 24 day of April \ Got buried the 26 day 1818 Aged \ 53 years 6 Mo 22 day tex second Book of timothy 4 Ch from thr 7 to \ The 9 verse tex behold I die and \ God shall be with you

Translation:

[Ill.] Wampole her mother died the 8th day of April. Got buried the 10th day 1818, aged 52 years, 5 months, 29 days. Text: 2 Timothy 4: 7-9.
My father died the 24th day of April. Got buried the 26th day 1818, aged 53 years, 6 months, 22 days. Text: Behold I die and God shall be with you.
 

Category: Death Memorial (Denkmal)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The text in Roman script extends across the entire document. It is framed by a decorative border.

Associated Names: Wampole
Creation Place State/Province: Creation Place Note:Based on design characteristics
State/Province:[Pennsylvania]

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): ca. 1818
Image Dimensions Width: 18.3 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 454
Creator Name: Anonymous - Scrivener