H-116-0001
American Pennsylvania School Folk Art Fraktur Marriage Certificate
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DETAILS
An antique folk art, illuminated wedding certificate to document the marriage of Jesse Schaffer and Elizabeth Deis in 1837. The text is printed and handwritten in a heart reserve surrounded by hand coloured watercolor flowers.
STYLE
Folk Art
MEDIUM
Ink, watercolor paint on paper
FRAMING
Black wood frame
COLOR(S)
Red, green, yellow, black
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania | United States
MAKER
Unidentified
MARKS
Printed and handwritten: Marriage Certificate / Jesse Schaffer & Elizabeth Deis entered into the Holy / State of Matrimony, / on Tuesday the 29th day of August in the YEAR / of OUR LORD 1837 : by the Rev'd Geo. Higgins, / in Lycoming / County, / LORD send thy grace of Heavenly Blessing, When we thy children join; Bless our house and family dear, O LORD / for they are THINE. Our bless'd REDEEMER / loves his Church, She is his wedded Bride: / Since we have join;d in Wedlock sweet, / May GOD be on our side.
PERIOD
Early 19th century
DATE
Date 1837
DIMENSIONS
Width 12.5 Depth 1 Height 10.5 inches
Sight: Width 9.5 Height 7.5 inches
