Antique Framed Pennsylvania German Fraktur, HAUS SEGEN - House of Blessing c. 1800's

Product Description:  Early on, this Pennsylvania German Fraktur may have been given as a house warming gift during the early to mid-1800’s. Much later on it was framed under glass for display purposes.  It features elaborate Calligraphic lettering with a religious House Blessing Poem (Haus-Segen) written in German with printed and hand-colored illustrations of cherubs, birds, corn and fruit.  For many years, this fraktur was most likely folded and stored away as most were in bibles or books.  A lovely piece of history to display or give as a "House Blessing" gift.

Note:  Please refer to Condition for additional information

Circa:  Early to Mid 1800’s

Dimensions: 
Fraktur:  12 ½” x 15 ½” (front sight only)
Framed:  16” x 19”

Product Weight:  3 pounds 10 ounces (in frame with glass)

Material:  Wove Paper, Watercolor, Ink

Language:  German

Signed:  No visible signatures

Printed by:  Not confirmed - no markings.  Possibly Johann Ritter and Company

Primary Color: Variety

Origin:  Most likely Southeastern Pennsylvania.  Acquired in Northeastern Pennsylvania

Condition: Previously owned - used.  Staining, discoloration-yellowing in areas.  Paper has been folded and stored away for many years causing creases prior to framing.  There is a crease across the two birds and a sentence in the poem. Newer frame and hardware.  Not original to Fraktur.

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