Item Info

Creation Date: 2/4/1837
Scripts/Text: Fraktur
Language: German
Weiser Number: 719
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

Dieses büchlein wurde gekauft \ von meiner uhrGros Mut \ ter, und mir Elisabeth Bu \ rkholder verehrt, 1837. Gott gebe mir viel glück \ und segen, und führe mich \ auf seinen wegen, und bringe \ mich nach dieser Zeit in Jene \ grose Herlichkeit. Geschrieben im Jahr \ unsers Heilandes den \ 4ten Februarius \ 1837

Translation:

This little book was bought by my great grandmother and presented to me, Elisabeth Burkholder, 1837. God grant me much fortune and blessing and lead me on his ways and bring me after this time to that great glory. Written in the year of our Savior on the 4th of February 1837.

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

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The text in Fraktur extends across the entire document. It is framed by a decorative border. This bookplate is in the catechism Christliches Gemüths=Gespräch (Lancaster, Pa.: Johann Bär, 1836).  (PA GER Lancaster 1836 R676).

Associated Names: Burkholder, Elisabeth
Provenance: Henry S. Borneman

Creation Place State/Province: Creation Place Note:Based on design characteristics
State/Province:[Pennsylvania]

Image Dimensions Width: 12.5 cm
ShelfMark: FLP B-138
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener