Fraktur, 1807
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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. These documents usually incorporated intricate lettering, elaborate borders and colorful drawings. In 1807, Susanna Hubner created this manuscript and embellished it with stylized flowers, hearts and a bird.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Fraktur (Document)
Date Made
29 August 1807
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Probably made in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
68.34.25
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Watercolor (Paint)
Technique
Watercolor painting (Technique)
Color
Red
Black (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 8.125 in
Width: 13.25 in
Inscriptions
Herr Jesu Fuhre Mich | Mich [sic] So Lang Ich Leb Auff Erden Lass Mich Nicht Ohne Dich [...]
In left heart:
Das Herze | mein soll dir | allein zu | geben | seyn
In right heart:
Ordel[?] Herz | Gedenk dein | end wer weis | wie hab | der | lauf [illegible]
On back:
Written one thousand eight hundred and seven, the 29th of August by me, Susanna Hubner
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