Bookplate (Bücherzeichen) for Elisabeth Stoltzfuss
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Item Info
Item No: frkb00030
Title: Bookplate (Bücherzeichen) for Elisabeth Stoltzfuss
Scripts/Text:
German script
Language: German
Weiser Number: 774
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:
dieses Gebät \ Büchlein gehöret mir \ Elisabeth Stoltzfuß \ zu \ und ist mir gegeben \ im jahr 1841.
Translation:
This little book of prayer belongs to me, Elisabeth Stoltzfuß, and it was given to me in the year 1841.
Category: Bookplate (Bücherzeichen)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:
Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The text in German script covers the upper portion of the document. Below it is a two-story house with pitched roof. It is surrounded by grass and two flowers. This bookplate is in a book of prayers titled Die Ernsthafte Christenpflicht (Lancaster, Pa.: Johann Bär, 1841). (PA GER Lancaster 1841 Er66)
Associated Names: Stoltzfuß, Elisabeth
Creation Place County: Creation Place Note:Based on design characteristics and family name
Region/County:[Lancaster]
State/Province:[Pennsylvania]
Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1841
Image Dimensions Width: 14.6 cm
ShelfMark: FLP B-30
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener
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Bookplate (Bücherzeichen) for Elisabeth Stoltzfuss