Bookplate (Bücherzeichen) for Amelia Hillegass
FrakturItem Info
Item No: frk00421
Title: Bookplate (Bücherzeichen) for Amelia Hillegass
Creation Date:
4/4/1854
Scripts/Text: Fraktur; Roman print
Language: English
Weiser Number: 807
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; ink
Transcription:
THE PROPERTY OF \ Amelia Hillegas \ April 4th, 1854. Pennsburgh. \ Montgomery Caunty.
Category: Bookplate (Bücherzeichen)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:
Hand-drawn; hand-lettered. The text is in the center of the document. The name, date and place are in Fraktur. In the upper center is a cluster of leafy stems of fruit or flowers. This bookplate has been removed from the book for which it was made.
Associated Names: Hillegass, Amelia
Creation Place Town/Township: Creation Place Note:Based on inscription on document
Region/County:Montgomery
City/Town/Township:Pennsburg
State/Province:Pennsylvania
Image Dimensions Width: 19.5 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 421
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener