Item Info

Scripts/Text: Fraktur
Language: German
Weiser Number: 726
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

Das Eigenthum von \ Barbara \ Seitz \ Ihr zur lehr \ und gott zur ehr \ 1839

Translation:

The property of Barbara Seitz. For her instruction and God’s glory. 1839.

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. It is framed by a wide border that is filled with flowers. This bookplate is in the catechism Christliches Gemüths=Gespräch (Lancaster, Pa.: Johann Bär, 1836).  (PA GER Lancaster 1836 R676).

Associated Names: Seitz, Barbara
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): 1839
Image Dimensions Width: 12.3 cm
ShelfMark: FLP B-139
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener