H-116-0005
American John Baumann Ephrata Pennsylvania Folk Art Fraktur Birth Certificate
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DETAILS
An antique blank illuminated birth and baptismal certificate (Geburt und taufschein) with birds, parrots and flowers framing a heart reserve of printed and handwritten German text. With hand coloured watercolor details.
STYLE
Folk Art
MEDIUM
Ink, watercolor on paper
FRAMING
Painted wood frame
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Pennsylvania | United States
MAKER
Printer: John Baumann (American, 1765-1809) | Active: Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
MARKS
Printed: Diesen beyden Ehegatten, als und...
PERIOD
Late 18th century
DATE
Circa 1790
DIMENSIONS
Width 19.5 Depth 1 Height 16.5 inches
Sight: Width 15.75 Height 12.75 inches
CONDITION
Note: some foxing. Folds, creases and wrinkles.
