Item Info

Scripts/Text: Fraktur; German script
Language: German
Weiser Number: 527
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Laid paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

Jacob Guth \ Ist zur Welt geboren im Jahr 1772 [den] 20 December und sein Zeigen \ ist der Krebs

Translation:

Jacob Guth was born into the world in the year 1772, the 20 December, and his sign is the Cancer.

Category: Birth Certificate (Geburtsschein)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The text in Fraktur and German script extends across the document. The name is written in prominent letters, with the initials in a particularly decorated style. The name is framed by a decorative border.

Associated Names: Guth, Jacob
Creation Place County: Creation Place Note:Based on design characteristics
Region/County:[Lancaster]
State/Province:[Pennsylvania]

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): ca. 1772
Image Dimensions Width: 18.7 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 671
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener