Item Info

Creation Date: 1/24/1813
Scripts/Text: Fraktur; German script
Language: German
Weiser Number: 736
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Laid paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

Das Neue \ Testament \ Gehöret Michael \ Weiermann
In Fräncony Taunschipp \ Montgomery Caunty \ Geschrieben den 24 ten \ Januarius 1813. 1813.
 

Translation:

This New Testament belongs to Michael Weiermann. In Franconia Township, Montgomery County. Written the 24th of January 1813.
 

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

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The main text in Fraktur within a circle is in the center of the document. Additional text in German script is below it. The circle is surrounded on the left and top by several flowers, including tulips and rosettes. Two flowers are also in the lower right corner. The entire document is framed by a decorative border. This bookplate is in the back of Das Neue Testament (Germantaun: Michael Billmeyer, 1803)  (PA GER Germantown 1803 B471).

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

Creation Place Town/Township: Creation Place Note:Based on inscription on document
Region/County:Montgomery
City/Town/Township:Franconia Township
State/Province:Pennsylvania

Image Dimensions Width: 16.4 cm
ShelfMark: FLP B-97
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener