Fraktur, 1770
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Artifact Overview
Early German immigrants created decorative documents, known as Fraktur, for a variety of reasons. Many commemorated a child's birth and baptism. Others were made as keepsakes, symbols of achievement or expressions of the immigrant's heritage or religion. Daniel Schumaker created this decorative bible verse in 1770. This document, like similar Fraktur, incorporates intricate lettering and colorful drawings of flowers.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Fraktur (Document)
Date Made
1770
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.113.1
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Watercolor (Paint)
Technique
Watercolor painting (Technique)
Color
Brown
Yellow (Color)
Green
Red
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 12.75 in
Inscriptions
Mein Freund antwortet und | spricht zu mir: Stehe auf meine | Freundin, meine Schone und kom[m] | her. Den sihe der winter ist, | vergangen der regen ist weg und | dahin. die blum sind hervorkom | men im lande der lentz ist herbey | kommen und die Turtel | taub lasset sich horen im Lande
[in left flower]
Hohelied Salomon | 2 v 10 11
[in right flower]
1770
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