Printed angel form B & BC for Elizabeth Eichholtz, born 23 Jan 1810 to parents Johann David Eichholtz and wife Catharina nee Bott(in) in Lancaster City. Baptised 15 July by Rev. H. Hoffmeier. Sponsor was Elizabeth Bott(in).
Conventional form has 2 side angels with tall text block between. Imprint at bottom is "Reading, / Gedruckt und zu haben bey / Johann Ritter und Comp." On same line is written "und / H Keyser, Lancaster County". Keyser used bold black penwork in very large ornate letters on back at top, "Elizabeth Eichholtz." Heavy black ink has bled through to front. Below name is pencilled in German script: Died 14 April 1851 / her age was 41 yrs, 2 months and 22 days.
Infill in Lancaster by Heinrich Keyser, born c.1776 (active 1810-1856). Printed by J. Ritter.
Provenance
Unknown. Listed in "Papers for Birth Dayes", p. 441 as being sold at Horst Auction, Nov. 29, 1991. Purchased by LCHS??
Light soil, small stains and some foxing -- particularly around edges. Masking tape affixed to back at bottom center. Stain bled through to front. Small masking tape patch at lower left has also bled through. Scrivener used bold black penwork in very large ornate letters on back at top: "Elizabeth Eichholtz." This heavy black ink has bled through to front. Edges of paper has small nicks and is ragged.
Object ID
2017.999.25
Notes
One of the Fraktur Collection appraised by Rev. Fred Weiser, Sept. 1988. Numbered #2. No worksheet found. However, an Accession / Pre-Process Form lists Clarke Hess as the donor of this fraktur with a "Transfer Date" of 12/09/1993. This form has Collection # "MG-226." "Initial accession date" has entry of 2/10/1994. Form states it was in "Oversized Items Box 7, Item #2 / Compact Shelves, Side 17." This form is in object file.
Book of Wills for 1863-1867: The following is probable father of Elizabeth & husband of Catharine.
