Item Info

Creation Date: 6/5/1816
Scripts/Text: Fraktur
Language: German
Weiser Number: 706
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Laid paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

Dier \ Catechismus gehöret \ Hannah Appel. \ Und ist mir gekauft worden von \ meinem \ Vater mir zur \ [Le]hr. Das ich lerne zu geben Gott \ allein die Ehr \ Heit, den 5ten Tag Junius \ 1816
Hanna Appel ist mein Namen \ Christus ist meinen Erlöser, und \ Springfield Taunschip Bocks \ Caunty ist mein Heimath \ 1816

Translation:

This catechism belongs to Hannah Appel, and it was purchased for me by my father for my instruction, that I learn to give God alone the glory. Today, the 5th day of June, 1816.
Hanna Appel is my name, Christ is my savior, and Springfield Township, Bucks County is my home. 1816.
 

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 item. It is surrounded by a frame of undulating lines. This bookplate is in the Lutheran catechism Der kleine Catechismus (Philadelphia: G. und D. Billmeyer, 1815).  (CB 1815 L977k)

Associated Names: Appel, Hannah
Creation Place Town/Township: Creation Place Note:Based on inscription on document
Region/County:Bucks
City/Town/Township:Springfield Township
State/Province:Pennsylvania

Image Dimensions Width: 13.5 cm
ShelfMark: FLP B-1049
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener