Bookplate (Bücherzeichen) for Anna Borkholter
Fraktur![](https://media.freelibrary.org/assets/digital/items/frkb00158/images/large.jpg)
Item Info
Language: German
Weiser Number: 176
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Wove paper; watercolor; ink
Transcription:
Anna \ Borkholter
Hat dieses Gesangbuch Testament von ihrer \ Groß=Mutter Magdalena Kreiter für \ ein Andenken an sie verehrt kriegt. 1839 [?].
Translation:
Anna Borkholter received this Testament from her grandmother Magdalena Kreiter as a souvenir of her. 1839 [?].
Category: Bookplate (Bücherzeichen)
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:
Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. The text in Fraktur and German script covers the upper portion of the document. The initials of the name are surrounded by flowers. In the lower center of the item is a flower pot with several stems of flowers, including tulips. Two birds are perched on two of the flowers. This bookplate is in Das Neue Testament (Philadelphia: J. G. Ritter, 1828). (PA GER Philadelphia 1828 B471)
Associated Names: Kreiter, Magdalena
Provenance: Henry S. Borneman
Creation Place County: Creation Place Note:Based on design characteristics and family names
Region/County:[Lancaster]
State/Province:[Pennsylvania]
Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): ca. 1839
Image Dimensions Width: 17.1 cm
ShelfMark: FLP B-158
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener