Bookplate (Bücherzeichen) for Heinrich Schenk
Fraktur
Item Info
Item No: frkb00170
Title: Bookplate (Bücherzeichen) for Heinrich Schenk
Creation Date:
5/3/1850
Scripts/Text: Fraktur
Language: German
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:
Heinrich Schenk’s Testament. \ Gekauft vor seinen Sohn, \ Johannes Schenk. \ Geschrieben von S. Heilman, May den 3ten A. D. 1850
Translation:
Heinrich Schenk’s Testament. Purchased for his son, Johannes Schenk. Written by S. Heilman, May the 3rd A.D. 1850.
Category: Bookplate (Bücherzeichen)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:
Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The text in Fraktur extends across the document. It is surrounded by various decorative patterns. The text is arranged vertically. This bookplate is in Das Neue Testament (Philadelphia: Mentz und Rovoudt, 1847). (PA GER Philadelphia 1847 B471)
Associated Names: Schenk, Johannes
Provenance: Henry S. Borneman
Creation Place State/Province: Creation Place Note:Based on design characteristics
State/Province:[Pennsylvania]
Image Dimensions Width: 17 cm
ShelfMark: FLP B-170
Creator Name: S. Heilman (?-?) - Decorator
S. Heilman (?-?) - Scrivener
Bookplate (Bücherzeichen) for Heinrich Schenk