Item Info

Creation Date: 4/29/1827
Scripts/Text: Fraktur
Language: German
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:

Dieses Testament ist \ das eigenthum von \ Barbara \ Miller \ In Manor Taunschip \ geschrieben den 29^ten \ April im Jahr 1827 \ Hab Gott vor augen \ und sein wort, so geht \ es dir wohl hier und dort.

Translation:

This Testament is the property of Barbara Milled in Manor Township. Written the 29th of April in the year 1827. Have God and his word before your eyes, and you will be well here and there.

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. To the right of the name is a flower. The item is framed by a decorative border. This bookplate is in Das Neue Testament (Carlisle, Pa.: Moser und Peters, 1826).  (PA GER Carlisle 1826 B471)

Associated Names: Miller, Barbara
Creation Place Town/Township: Creation Place Note:Based on inscription on document
Region/County:Lancaster
City/Town/Township:Manor Township
State/Province:Pennsylvania

Image Dimensions Width: 15.8 cm
ShelfMark: FLP B-1059
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener