MARTIN BRECHALL (SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, ACT. 1783-1830) FOLK ART FRAKTUR BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE, watercolor and ink on paper, large format exhibiting typical design elements including stylized floral devices and hearts containing verses, inscribed for Catharina Fogli, born January 1, 1808 in Berks Co., Pennsylvania, signed in heart lower right. Archivally mounted in a modern frame. Dated 1808. 13 1/4" x 16 1/4" object, 16 1/2" x 19 1/2" OA.

Good overall visual condition. Professionally conserved with moderate toning and discoloration. Possible restoration to vertical center fold line and edges. Not examined out of frame.