Item Info

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

Maria Bläck \ Gehört dis Neue \ Testament \ unsers Herrn und Heilandes \ Jesu Christi \ und ist ihr gekauft wor= \ den von ihrem vater \ John Bläck zur Lehr \ 1827.

Translation:

Maria Bläck owns this New Testament of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and it was bought for her by her father John Bläck for instruction. 1827.

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

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The text in Fraktur is in the upper portion of the page, and is embellished with numerous calligraphic scrolls. The bookplate is in: Das Neue Testament (Carlisle, PA: Moser und Peters, 1826).   (PA GER Carlisle 1826 B471)
 

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

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1827
Image Dimensions Width: 16.8 cm
ShelfMark: FLP B-73
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener