Bookplate for Elizabeth Henrichc. 18156 3/4 × 4 3/8 × 1 1/4"Watercolor and ink on paperGift of Ralph Esmerian2001.34.20Mennonite hymnal published by Michael Billmeyer; hand-decorated bookplate; German inscription; abstract red, yellow, green and brown floral motifs frame large tablet with name of Elizabeth Henrich and inscription and half a vase with stylized tulips and flowers; decorative borders.1542623010Samuel C. MusselmanBooks/Manuscripts/Information ArtifactsThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.Pennsylvania GermanBookplate inscription (translated from German): "This new Song Book Belongs to Me Elizabeth Heinrich Written on the 22nd of May in the Year of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Should this Book be lost one can here Find my name." Printed title page (translated from German): "The Little Spiritual HARP of the Children of Zion or Selected Thoughtful Songs Brought together with attention for all true babies of wisdom eager for salvation & in particular for all Christian Congregations of the Lord. For the service & use gathered together with zeal & put in its present form and sequence with a triple rUnited StatesPennsylvaniaBooks
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