Certificate

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Certificate

Entry/Object ID

MP.2007.29

Description

Engraved and handwritten certificate from the American Bible Society; engraved image of Jesus Christ sharing the scriptures in the temple and grandees recoiling at left; children kneeling at center; lame man kissing the hem of Christ's robe and couple reading from scroll at right side, other figures in background; printed and written in a combination of script text and calligraphy: "American Bible Society/ This is to Certify/ that Mrs. Cora L. Barton of Red Hook N.Y./ by virtue of a contribution of Thirty Dollars made by herself and a few friends/ is a Member for Life of the/ American Bible Society/ New York October 16, 1869 Wm Whittock [? signature] President/ Joseph Holdick [signature] Cor. Secy./ Attest Caleb I. [?] Rowe, [signature] Genl. Agent"; printed below image: "Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life; And they are they that testify of me./ John ch. 5 v 39"; printed at left below image: "F. Schlegel, fecit."; printed at right below image: "C. Burt, SC"; plate mark visible.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper (wove), Ink, Paper (wove), ink

Made/Created

Manufacturer

American Bible Society

Date made

Oct 16, 1869

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

22-1/4 in

Width

18 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 22 1/4 x 18 in. (56.5 x 45.7 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Brown stains, especially at top around image; small tears at all sides; left edge rolled; corners folded and wrinkled; wrinkled area down center of paper from top to bottom; brown smudges on reverse, possible transfer

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Coralie Livingston Barton

Notes

Former owner

Person or Organization

Coralie Livingston Barton

Notes

Recipient

Related Entries

Notes

MP.2007.27 - Portfolio - Contents

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Found in portfolio of sketches and drawings belonging to Cora Livingston Barton.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 29A