Item Info

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

Christina Freyin \ Zeuch [?] mich, mein Hertzens= \ Freund! in deine Liebe ein, laß \ mich auffs Innigste mit dir verbun= \ den sein
Eva Berin \ Ich sage weiter nichts, und mag \ Nichts anders schreiben, Als: \ Jesu! du bist mein, und solst es \ Ewig bleiben \ 1773
 

Translation:

Christina Freyin. Bend [?] me, my friend of the heart, into your love, let me be united most intimately with you.
Eva Berin. I say no more and want to write nothing else but: Jesus, you are mine and shall always remain so. 1773.
 

Category: Cutwork
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered; cutwork. The text in Fraktur is within a circular frame. A flower is in the center. Along the outside of the frame are several cutouts, including six stems with leaves and two birds. Most likely, additional cutouts, including flowers and more birds, were originally part of this Fraktur but are now lost.

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

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1773
Image Dimensions Width: 19.5 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 1239
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener