Item Info

Scripts/Text: Fraktur
Language: German
Weiser Number: 944
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Laid paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

Himmel, Erde, Luft \ und meer [text breaks off]

Translation:

Heaven, earth, air and sea [text breaks off]

Category: Writing Exercise (Vorschrift)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The three opening words are written in prominent Fraktur letters. The first letters of each word are particularly ornate with leafy stems of flowers, rosettes, and calligraphic flourishes. Beneath the first line are an additional two words of this unfinished text. In the lower left corner is the outline of two rectangular frames. The entire document is enclosed by a decorative border. The document appears to be a practice piece or unfinished work.

Provenance: Henry S. Borneman

Creation Place State/Province: Creation Place Note:Based on design characteristics
State/Province:[Pennsylvania]

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): ca. 1820
Image Dimensions Width: 20.5 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 183
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener