Lot 91: Pennsylvania Fraktur Birth Record

$420.00

Lot 91: Pennsylvania Fraktur Birth Record

$420.00

Estimate: $600 – $800

19th c. framed watercolor fraktur birth record of Michael Gensenig, “is Geboren den 25th day Julius (July) im Jahr of our Lord 1814. Sein Zeichen ist der Scorbion (His sign is Scorpio). He’s the son of Peter and Anna.”, with red, green and yellow tulips bordered with red and yellow tubes, carved wood frame, minor water damage along lower right, overall toning, (Howard purchased May 1987), 6 3/4″ x 4″ (sight), 9″ x 6″ (frame), (ex. Fertig collection).

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Pennsylvania Fraktur Birth Record