Lot 4383
  • 4383

Rare Watercolor Fraktur: Baptism Announcement, Reverend Henry Young (1792-1861), Gregg Township, Center County, Pennsylvania, 1848

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Rare Watercolor Fraktur
  • wood, watercolor
  • 14 3/4 by 11 3/4 in.
Maria was born to Samuel and Lydia Moser, and her October 27, 1848 baptism was performed by Pastor Kief.

Provenance

Ex-Garbisch Collection;
James and Nancy Glazer, Philadelphia.

Condition

Light even toning. Period, scratch-decorated frame: 18 1/4 by 15 1/4 inches.
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