House Blessing for Catherine Deshler
Date1775
Maker
Johann Carl Scheibeler
OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania
MediumWatercolor and ink on paper
DimensionsOH: 17 3/4"; OW: 14 1/4" (framed)
Credit LineGift of Beatrix T. Rumford
Object number2015.305.4
Description1775 house blessing for Catherine Deshler comprised of one large heart surrounded by 12 smaller hearts each containing a meditation meant for different parts of the day. The page also includes three rectangles containing script, one at the top and two on bottom, as well as a decorative border, rosettes and flowers throughout.
1794
1800
ca. 1830
1815-1820
1760-1780
Ca. 1830
Probably 1845-1850
1790-1800
ca. 1820 possibly (see n. 2)