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Gerburts und Taufschein (Birth and Baptismal Certificate)

Gerburts und Taufschein (Birth and Baptismal Certificate)

Attributed to: Adam Wuertz (American [Adams or York County, PA], active 1815 - 1836)

Date: c. 1827
Medium: wove paper, iron gall ink, watercolor
Dimensions:
Framed: 16 x 18 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (40.6 x 47 x 2.9 cm)
Sheet: 13 7/8 x 16 in. (35.2 x 40.6 cm)
Credit Line:Museum Purchase
Object number: 1939.170.1
Adam Wuertz was a schoolmaster and one of York County's most important fraktur artists. He apparently knew know English, infilling pre-printed Taufschein and drawing and painting freehand German-language fraktur. This is a particularly excellent example retains its rich coloring and includes an eagle with shield, hearts, flowers, and birds.
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