Pennsylvania German Birth Certificate (Detail) Bookmark
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Hold your place even if the story might be a page turner with our museum exclusive bookmark. This bookmark is a detail of a Pennsylvania German Fraktur birth certificate from the museum's collection.
Fraktur is a Germanic tradition of decorated manuscripts and printed documents noted for its bold use of color and whimsical motifs that included birth and baptismal certificates, bookplates, religious texts, writing samples, house blessings, and more. Decorative motifs include hearts, flowers, angels, and birds.
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- Baltic birch with leather tassel
- Measures 2" x 7" x 1/32"
- Made in the USA
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