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Fraktur (Birth and baptismal certificate of Anna Maria Biehl)
George Peter Deisert
1792
Category
Works on Paper
Creator/Artist/Maker
George Peter Deisert (Artist)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Adams; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Watercolor
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
2013.0031.002.002
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle
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Object Number
2013.0031.002.002
Object Name
Fraktur (Birth and baptismal certificate of Anna Maria Biehl)
Category
Works on Paper - Collection of Pastor Frederick S. Weiser
Creator (Role)
George Peter Deisert (Artist)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Adams; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably Union Township, Adams County, PA.
Date
1792
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Bottom left
Inscription: "G.P.D. Anno 1792 Januari den 3ten."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Watercolor
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Dimensions (inches)
7.375 (H) x 4.875 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
18.732 (H) x 12.382 (W)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Weiser, Frederick S. 02//1995 Tiny tokens: Small presentation frakturs. Antiques. 147 (2): 280-289.
• Published: pl. 10 on p. 285.Book: Lloyd, June Burk. 2001 Faith and Family: Pennsylvania German Heritage in York County Area Fraktur.
• A certificate made for David Biehl by the same artist is illustrated on p. 86.