Licht Taufschein Birth & Baptism Certificate 1843 Lebanon PA Currier & Ives (O)

Description: 1843 Licht Family Surname Taufschein Antique Framed Birth & Baptism Certificate - Written In German. The Taufschein says, "Geburts und Taufschein - Denbeiden Ehegatten, als: Jacob Licht und seiner ehelichen hausfrau Lydia eine geborne Zinn ist ein Sohn zur Welt geboren, den 8th August im Jahre unsers Herrn 1843. Dieser Sohn wurde geboren in Süd Libanon Tsp. Libanon County, im Staate Pennsylvania in Nord-america und wurde getauft und erhielt den Namen Georg Licht am im Jahre unsers Herrn 18__ von Herrn ____ - Die Taufzeugen waren: ____." This roughly translates to, "Birth and Baptism Certificate - The two spouses, namely: Jacob Licht and his marital spouse Lydia originally born (née) Zinn is a son into the world born, on August 8th in the year of our Lord 1843. This son was born in South Lebanon Township Lebanon County, in the state Pennsylvania in North America and was baptized and received the name Georg Licht in the year of our Lord 18__ by Father ____ - The Baptism witnesses were: ____" - (The Baptism year, priest name, and witness names are left blank) The certificate is decorated with numerous detailed black & white Biblical illustrations from The Bible: These include a young baby Jesus holding a lamb with Mother Mary standing behind him, an Angel holding a young praying Jesus, Jesus being baptized in the River Jordan by John, and Jesus seated with the 12 Disciples at The Last Supper - These images are surrounded by smaller illustrations of flowers, an incense thurible, a cross, a tablet with The Ten Commandments, and a dove at the top - The illustrations are beautifully handcolored with vibrant colors (probably watercolor paint) of red, yellow, blue and green - The text is written entirely in German - A number of verses from Matthew (Verses 3, 16, 18, 19 and 20) are printed between the illustrations - Published by Currier & Ives at 125 Nassau Street New York. Black painted wooden frame - No matte - Includes glass insert - Metal wire with hooks on back for wall hanging - Numerous small bend clips secure the certificate and cardboard backing in the frame. Frame was made by Reliance Picture Frame Co. in Dover, NJ - New Jersey - Size 12 x 16 (72-21). Paper (visible from the front): 15 3/4" Tall x 11 3/4" (The document is probably slightly larger than this, but I haven't taken it out of the frame). Frame: 16 3/4" Tall x 12 3/4" Wide x 1/2" Deep (1" Deep including hanging hooks on back) 1843 Licht Family Surname Taufschein Antique Framed Birth & Baptism Certificate - Written In German The Taufschein says, "Geburts und Taufschein - Denbeiden Ehegatten, als: Jacob Licht und seiner ehelichen hausfrau Lydia eine geborne Zinn ist ein Sohn zur Welt geboren, den 8th August im Jahre unsers Herrn 1843. Dieser Sohn wurde geboren in Süd Libanon Tsp. Libanon County, im Staate Pennsylvania in Nord-america und wurde getauft und erhielt den Namen Georg Licht am im Jahre unsers Herrn 18__ von Herrn ____ - Die Taufzeugen waren: ____" This roughly translates to, "Birth and Baptism Certificate - The two spouses, namely: Jacob Licht and his marital spouse Lydia originally born (née) Zinn is a son into the world born, on August 8th in the year of our Lord 1843. This son was born in South Lebanon Township Lebanon County, in the state Pennsylvania in North America and was baptized and received the name Georg Licht in the year of our Lord 18__ by Father ____ - The Baptism witnesses were: ____" - (The Baptism year, priest name, and witness names are left blank) The certificate is decorated with numerous detailed black & white Biblical illustrations from The Bible: These include a young baby Jesus holding a lamb with Mother Mary standing behind him, an Angel holding a young praying Jesus, Jesus being baptized in the River Jordan by John, and Jesus seated with the 12 Disciples at The Last Supper - These images are surrounded by smaller illustrations of flowers, an incense thurible, a cross, a tablet with The Ten Commandments, and a dove at the top - The illustrations are beautifully handcolored with vibrant colors (probably watercolor paint) of red, yellow, blue and green - The text is written entirely in German - A number of verses from Matthew (Verses 3, 16, 18, 19 and 20) are printed between the illustrations - Published by Currier & Ives at 125 Nassau Street New York Black painted wooden frame - No matte - Includes glass insert - Metal wire with hooks on back for wall hanging - Numerous small bend clips secure the certificate and cardboard backing in the frame Frame was made by Reliance Picture Frame Co. in Dover, NJ - New Jersey - Size 12 x 16 (72-21) Paper (visible from the front): 15 3/4" Tall x 11 3/4" (The document is probably slightly larger than this, but I haven't taken it out of the frame) Frame: 16 3/4" Tall x 12 3/4" Wide x 1/2" Deep (1" Deep including hanging hooks on back) Used - Some light browning and a few tiny foxing/discoloration spots from age There is a 2 3/4" vertical tear along the top edge in the center - There are no visible holes in the document The paper is written on with dark blue ink, and is hand-colored red, blue, green, and yellow, with what appears to be watercolor paint No visible folds or creases on the document - A few light crimps and bends from handling Some light scratches and scuffs on the frame and glass from age and handling - This includes a few tiny nicks and paint chips around the edges of the frame Numerous small foxing and discoloration spots on the cardboard backing A tiny bit of tarnish and light rust on the metal bend clips on the back, but the hanging wire is clean Overall good condition We are happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases! 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