certificate, baptismal

Name/Title

certificate, baptismal

Entry/Object ID

2004.002.003

Description

Certificate, baptismal. Fraktur/taufshein. Pennsylvania-German certificate; has central panel reading _____; panel flanked by pair of angels. At top center is American eagle; flanking eagle is pair of cherubs. At bottom are two birds, one with a branch in its mouth, the other with two cherries. Five smaller panels have verses. All printed in German. Dated 1819; “and was married on 25th of April 1844 to Catharine Wine daughter of Jacob Wine” has been written in English between the lines. Appears to be hand-colored. 16"h x 13"w.

Acquisition

Accession

2004.002

Source or Donor

York Town Auction, Inc.

Acquisition Method

Purchase