Fraktur (Birth and baptismal certificate)
Museum Object Number1952.0084 A |
Object Name
Fraktur (Birth and baptismal certificate)
Title
Birth and baptismal certificate (Geburts und Taufschein) of Lea Jacky
Category
Works on Paper
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Creator (Role)
Abraham Huth (Scrivener and decorator)
Creator Notes
References: Earnest, Papers for Birth Dayes, pp. 222-4; Evans, "Documented Fraktur in the Winterthur Collection: Part II", Magazine Antiques, pp. 544-5.
Place of Origin
Cocalico Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Origin Notes
Primary creation place is birthplace on certificate, but Huth states on the certificate that he was working at Kimmerling's Schoolhouse, Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.
Date
1821-1830
Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label
1. Inscription; across the bottom; "Drawn and to be had from Abraham Huth." (translation)
Materials
Ink; Watercolor; Paper (wove)
Techniques
Drawn, Hand colored, Hand lettered
Dimensions (inches)
13 (H) , 15.6 (W) , 12.7 (Image H) , 15.6 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
33.1 (H) , 39.6 (W) , 12.7 (Image H) , 15.6 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H at left. W at bottom. Image measurements by sight, in frame; not in conservation files. Image H at left angel's wing. Image W overall.
Watermark
none
Coloring
Hand colored with watercolors
Object Description
Text available soon.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
[Book] Hutchins, Catherine E., et al. 1983 Arts of the Pennsylvania Germans.
• Published as fig. 225, p. 236.
[Book] Earnest, Russell D. & Earnest, Corinne P. 1997 Papers for Birth Dayes: Guide to the Fraktur Artists and Scriveners. 2 vols. 909.
• Published, p. 426; for additional information on this artist, see pp. 425-427.