certificate, baptismal

Name/Title

certificate, baptismal

Entry/Object ID

2004.002.009

Description

Certificate, baptismal. "CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH & BAPTISM TO THESE PARENTS, AS Samuel Mathias and his wife Catharine a daughter of Jacob Wine was born a son on the 4th day of January in the year of our Lord 1868. This Child was born in Carroll County, in the State of Maryland in North America, was baptized on day of 18 by the Rev. P. Rizer and received the name of Samuel Elias. Witnesses present at the Act of Baptism: The Family." At top is drawing of parents watching over a baby in a crib; drawing flanked by two angels. At center, flanking text, are drawings of a wedding (on proper right) and a baptism (on proper left). At bottom is drawing of woman in a cemetery. 14"h x 10.75".

Acquisition

Accession

2004.002

Source or Donor

York Town Auction, Inc.

Acquisition Method

Purchase