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Fraktur (Birth and baptismal certificate)
Birth and baptismal certificate (Geburts und Taufschein) of Catharina Wissler
H. Seiler
Category
Works on Paper
Creator/Artist/Maker
H. Seiler (Scrivener and decorator)
Place of Origin
West Hanover Township.; Pennsylvania; Dauphin; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Ink
- Watercolor
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1965.0603
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont.
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Object Number
1965.0603
Object Name
Fraktur (Birth and baptismal certificate)
Title
Birth and baptismal certificate (Geburts und Taufschein) of Catharina Wissler
Category
Works on Paper
Creator (Role)
H. Seiler (Scrivener and decorator)
Place of Origin
West Hanover Township.; Pennsylvania; Dauphin; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Primary creation place is birthplace on certificate. It also appears that Seiler worked in Dauphin County.
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Bottom center
Inscription: H Seiler.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Ink
- Watercolor
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Drawn
- Hand colored
- Hand lettered
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
13 (H) x 15.75 (W) x 13 (Image H) x 15.75 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
33 (H) x 40 (W) x 33 (Image H) x 40 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H at left. W at bottom. Chain intervals: 2.6-2.7 cm; 9 laid lines per cm.
Edition Watermark
Left center: "PU"
Coloring
Hand colored with watercolors
Edition Notes
Watermark of Peter Ulrick