Item Info

Scripts/Text: Fraktur; German script
Language: German
Weiser Number: 75
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Laid paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

Christilicher geburt und Tauff schein, \ Diesen beiden egaden als Johannes Zimmerman und seine \ Eliche Haußfrau anna barbra eine Gebohrne Didrichen ist eine \ Dochder zur Welt Gebohren in Albany Daunschib in bercks \ Caunty in der Provintz von Penselvanien im Jahr des Herrn 1792 \ Den 15den Jenubrary dieses Kind ist gedauft worden von Pfahren \ Miller ein Diener daß götlichen Words Die Daufzeigen wahren adam \ didrich und seine eliche Haußfrau Chadarine und haben im den namen \ bey gelegd als Chadarina fürchde Gott und halte sein gebote all zeeid

[added in script]
und begab sich in den Ehestand mit Jakob Görg 1814 \ bey Knorke, Prediger \ und wurde Confirmirt 1805 \ von Herrn Pfahrer Oberhaus zur \ lutherischen \ Gemeinean der \ Steinkirche

[on reverse, vertically along right edge]
Chadarina Zimmerman 
 

Translation:

Christian Birth and Baptismal Certificate
To these two married people namely Johannes Zimmerman and his lawful wife Anna Barbra, a born Didrichen, a daughter was born into the world in Albany Township, in Berks County, in the province of Pennsylvania, in the year of the Lord 1792, the 15th of January. This child was baptized by Pastor Miller, a servant of God’s word. The sponsors were Adam Didrich and his lawful wife Chadarina, and gave it the name Chadarina. Fear God and observe his commandments always.

[added in German script]
and entered into the state of matrimony with Jakob Görg 1814, by Knorke, preacher. And was confirmed 1805 by Mister pastor Oberhaus into the Lutheran congregation at Stone Church.

[on reverse, vertically along right edge]
Chadarina Zimmerman
 

Category: Birth and Baptismal Certificate (Geburts und Taufschein)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The main text in Fraktur is in the center of the document. It is flanked by two angels in dresses that are decorated with flowers. They are wearing crowns and holding flowers in their hands. The title is within a rectangular frame that is decorated with triangles, crosses and fruit. Beneath the text is a heart with several flowers, including two tulips. The marriage and confirmation note was added in German script below the main text.

Associated Names: Zimmerman, Johannes
Bibliography:

"Johann Conrad Gilbert" in Russell D. and Corinne P. Earnest, Papers for Birth Dayes: Guide to the Fraktur Artists and Scriveners (East Berlin, Pa.: Russell D. Earnest Associates, 1997), 2^nd ed., vol. 1, pp. 309-311.

Susquehanna Magazine (February 1981): published on cover.

Frederick S. Weiser, “His Deeds Followed Him: The Fraktur of John Conrad Gilbert,” in Der Reggeboge 16, no. 2 (1982): 33-45; published as fig. 14.

Creation Place Town/Township: Creation Place Note:Based on location of birth
Region/County:Berks
City/Town/Township:Albany Township
State/Province:Pennsylvania

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): ca. 1795
Image Dimensions Width: 20.3 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 692
Creator Name: [Gilbert, Johann Conrad (1734-1812)] - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener
[Gilbert, Johann Conrad (1734-1812)] - Scrivener