Item Info

Scripts/Text: Fraktur; German script
Language: German
Weiser Number: 351
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Laid paper; watercolor; ink
Watermark: A L
Transcription:

Diesen Beyden Ehegatten als Joseph Hess und seiner Ehlichen \ Haus Frau Cathrina eine gebohrne Weberin ist ein tochter zur Welt gebohren \ Namens Susana im Jahr Herrn Jesu 1811 den 15 tag March uhr 6 Nachmitag \ im Zeichen de diese Susana ist gebohren und getauft im Staat \ Pennselvani Caunty Bucks taunschip Springfel Obgemelde \ Susana ist getauft worden, den [blank] von Parra Willem Degham \ Reformierte Predeger \ Taufzeigen \ Michael Wisch \ und Susana Hess \ Ledeglichen

Translation:

To these two married people, namely Joseph Hess and his lawful wife Cathrina, a born Weberin, was born a daughter into the world, named Susana, in the year of the Lord Jesus 1811, the 15^th day of March, 6 o’clock in the afternoon, in the sign of [blank]. This Susana was born and baptized in the state of Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Springfield Township. Susana was baptized on [blank] by Willem Degham, reformed preacher. Sponsors were Michael Wisch and Susana Hess, single persons.

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

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The text in German script within central large heart, flanked by two smaller hearts in lower corners with a vine and bird, as well as stemmed flowers and tulips. For related examples by this artist, see FLP 33, 34, and 352.

Susanna's father, Joseph Hess, was a musician and choir leader in Spring field Township, Bucks Co., PA, and a schoolmaster at the Franklin or Octagon school.

Associated Names: Wisch, Michael
Provenance: Henry S. Borneman

Bibliography:

“Taufzeugen Artist” 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. 2, p. 758.

Cory M. Amsler, ed., Bucks County Fraktur (Kutztown, Pa.: Pennsylvania German Society, 1999), pp. 217-218; published as fig. 166.

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

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): ca. 1815
Image Dimensions Width: 33.5 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 23
Creator Name: [Taufzeugen Artist (active c. 1810-1815)] - Decorator
[Taufzeugen Artist (active c. 1810-1815)] - Scrivener