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Fraktur (Birth and baptismal certificate)
Birth and baptismal certificate (Geburts und Taufschein) of Wilhelm Hottenstein
Flying Angel Artist
1785-1805
Category
Works on Paper
Creator/Artist/Maker
Flying Angel Artist (Artist)
Place of Origin
Maxatawny Township; Pennsylvania; Berks; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Paper (laid)
- Ink
- Watercolor
Museum Object Number
2008.0019.001
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds drawn from the Centenary Fund.
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Object Number
2008.0019.001
Object Name
Fraktur (Birth and baptismal certificate)
Title
Birth and baptismal certificate (Geburts und Taufschein) of Wilhelm Hottenstein
Category
Works on Paper
Creator (Role)
Flying Angel Artist (Artist)
Place of Origin
Maxatawny Township; Pennsylvania; Berks; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin is southeastern Pennsylvania, probably Berks County. The child was born in Maxatawny Township, Berks County.
Date
1785-1805
Materials
- Paper (laid)
- Ink
- Watercolor
Techniques
- Drawn
- Hand colored
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
13.583 (H) x 16.732 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
34.5 (H) x 42.5 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements by Mimi Peterson.