Marriage Certificate for Joseph Rhodes and Frances Brown, circa 1803
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Artifact Overview
Early European inhabitants in the Valley of Virginia created decorative documents to commemorate important family events. Most of these keepsakes, known as Fraktur, were created by and for German immigrants. Others show influences from the English, Irish or Scot-Irish settlers. This design suggests similarities with German Fraktur, but differs in format, language and imagery -- a blending of art and traditions between the Valley's ethnic populations.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Fraktur (Document)
Date Made
circa 1803
Creator Notes
Probably made in Frederick or Loudoun County, Virginia.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
61.6.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ink
Watercolor (Paint)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Watercolor painting (Technique)
Color
Red
Black (Color)
Green
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.813 in (framed)
Width: 20.813 in (framed)
Inscriptions
JOSEPH RHODES | Was Born on ye 6th Day of June In the year | Of our Lord 1778 And was Married on ye 30th Day | Of June In the year of our Lord 1803 To | FRANCES BROWN | His Wife who was Born on ye 30th Day of July | In the year of our Lord 1783
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