Item Info

Scripts/Text: German script
Language: German
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; ink
Transcription:

Elisabeth Disler \ üb immer treu und Redlichkeit, \ biß an dein kühles Grab, \ Und Weiche keinen Fingerbreit \ Von Gottes Wechen ab, \ Ruben Krämer

Translation:

Elisabeth Disler.
Always practice faithfully and diligently until your cool grave, and do not depart a finger’s breadth from God’s ways.
Ruben Krämer.
 

Category: Reward of Merit (Belohnung)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-lettered. The text in German script extends across the document. Under the names are decorative calligraphic spirals. Small drawings, often lacking inscriptions and referred to as bookmarks by collectors, were given by schoolmasters to their students as rewards for good behavior and scholastic accomplishments.

Associated Names: Krämer, Ruben
Creation Place State/Province: Creation Place Note:Based on design characteristics
State/Province:[Pennsylvania]

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): ca. 1830
Image Dimensions Width: 10.4 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 1214
Creator Name: Ruben Krämer (?-?) - Scrivener