Item Info

Creation Date: 5/8/1822
Scripts/Text: Fraktur; German script
Language: German
Weiser Number: 794
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; watercolor; ink
Watermark: J M
Transcription:

Dieses \ Schreib Buch \ Gehöret mir \ Isaac Weber \ Hand und \ Feder \ May den 8^ten \ 1822

Translation:

This copybook belongs to me, Isaac Weber, hand and quill. May, the 8^th, 1822.

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

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The text in Fraktur with the date added in German script extends across the document. It is surrounded by a variety of flowers. In the lower center is a vase with flowers. In the corners are triangular decorations. The entire document is enclosed in a decorative border.

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

Image Dimensions Width: 31.5 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 405
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener