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Fraktur 2015.305.2
Fraktur for Elizabeth Nashold
Fraktur 2015.305.2

Fraktur for Elizabeth Nashold

Date1815
Artist Fred Schule
OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania (probably)
MediumWatercolor and Ink on Paper
DimensionsFramed: 18 3/4 x 15 1/8in.
Credit LineGift of Dr. Stephen C. Schimpff, MD
Object number2015.305.2
DescriptionThis hand drawn fraktur consists of a central, circular wreath adorned with flower buds. A split eagle, complete with patriotic shield, grasping arrows in its proper left talon is situated at the top opening of the wreath, with an angel blowing a trumpet on either side. Large, orchid-like blossoms decorate the bottom two corners. Inside the wreath, in faded manuscript, is a fraktur for a girl named Elizabeth Nashold. The piece is signed in the bottom left of the wreath by Fred (probably abbreviating Frederick) Schule.