Item Info

Scripts/Text: Fraktur
Language: German
Weiser Number: 767
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

Jacob Bamberger \ gebohren den 1 Octr \ 1824
Sing, beth und geh auf Gottes Wegen, \ Verricht das Deine nur getreu, \ Und trau des Höchsten reichem Segen, \ So wird er bey dir werden neu \ Denn welcher seine Zuversicht \ Auf Gott setzt, den verlässt er nicht.
 

Translation:

Jacob Bamberger, born on the 1st of October 1824.
Sing, pray and walk on God’s paths. Complete your tasks faithfully and trust the rich blessing of the highest one, so it will become new for you. For whoever puts his trust in God will not be abandoned by him.
 

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

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The text in Fraktur is in the center of the document. Above it are several flowers, including a rose. Below it is a pansy. The text is framed by a border of undulating, leafy vines. This bookplate is in Das Neue Testament (Germantaun: M. Billmeyer, 1822).   (PA GER Germantown 1822 B471)

Associated Names: Bamberger, Jacob
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. 1824
Image Dimensions Width: 16.5 cm
ShelfMark: FLP B-116
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener