ROCKINGHAM CO., VA FRAKTUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE, PETER BERNHART, 1810, watercolor and ink on paper, signed and dated across the bottom edge, featuring traditional birds, tulip, other flowers, and vines. Central German inscription for Maria Schwenck, born March 25th, 1803, to Maria (Showalter) and Jacob Schwenck, Rockingham Co. First quarter 19th century. 6 1/2" x 8".
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Provenance: The Glick estate, Broadway, VA.
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Reference: .
Provenance: The Glick estate, Broadway, VA.
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Laid down on a mat board, four small losses at the horizontal center fold, some normal light foxing
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Antiques & Americana in Two Sessions
6:30 AM PT - Jun 28th, 2008
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Green Valley Auctions
2259 Green Valley Lane
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
