January 16, 2020 The Susquehanna Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/16/2020
This certificate records the birth of Henrich Bahner on December 31, 1786 to Nicholas and Anna Margaretha Bahner and his subsequent baptism by Pastor Schulz. The place of birth is identified as Heidelberg Township, Lancaster County; in 1785, this township became part of Dauphin County and in 1813 it joined the newly founded Lebanon County. The artist's use of Lancaster County suggests that this piece was made soon after the subdivision of Lancaster County to create Dauphin County. It was made by Conrad Trevits, a German immigrant who served in the Continental Army and later became a schoolmaster and fraktur artist. For a related example, see Minardi, "Drawn with Spirit", cat. no. 111. CONDITION: Not examined out of frame. Losses and tears.
Item Dimensions: Frame: 16 - 3/8" x 11 - 3/8" x 1 - 1/4".