Item Info

Creation Date: 1/10/1822
Scripts/Text: Fraktur; German script
Language: German
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Laid paper; watercolor
Transcription:

Johannes Westenberger \ Gehöret Dieses \ Testament \ den 10ten January im \ Jahr Unsers Herrn \ (1822)

Translation:

Johannes Westenberger owns this Testament, on the 10th of January in the year of our Lord 1822.

Category: Bookplate (Bücherzeichen)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-lettered. The text in Fraktur and German script extends across the entire document. Below it are two lines. This bookplate is in Das Neue Testament (Germantaun: Michael Billmeyer, 1808).   (PA GER Germantown 1808 B471)

Notes:

The Westenberger surname appears often in Lebanon County.

Associated Names: Westenberger, Johannes
Creation Place County: Creation Place Note:Based on design characteristics and family name
Region/County:[Lebanon]
State/Province:[Pennsylvania]

Image Dimensions Width: 6.5 cm
ShelfMark: FLP B-24
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener