Item Info

Scripts/Text: Fraktur
Language: German
Weiser Number: 724
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

Das 1818 neue \ testament gehöret \ mir hanna getman \ zu solt es nun ferlo= \ ren gehen so kann \ mann hir mein \ namen sehen 1818

Translation:

The 1818 New Testament belongs to me, Hanna Getman. Should it now get lost one can see my name here. 1818.

Category: Bookplate (Bücherzeichen)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The text in Fraktur covers the upper two thirds of the document. Below it are two star-shaped flowers as well as a face. The bookplate is framed by a decorative border. This bookplate has been removed from the book for which it was made.

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

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1818
Image Dimensions Width: 16.6 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 620
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener