Baptismal Certificate - Martin Wetzler, Allentown, Pennsylvania, December 29, 1864

This is a colorful, hand-colored birth and baptismal certificate (Geburts- und Taufschein) for Bieber Georg Kohler, born December 19, 1863, in Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania. The certificate states it was printed by Saeger and Leisenring in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1863, and it was completed and signed by the scrivener Martin Wetzler on December 29, 1864. The item features ornate illustrations typical of Pennsylvania German folk art, including two winged angels (one holding a horn and harp, the other a wreath and chalice), an eagle with a banner, and four birds perched on leafy branches at the bottom. The central text, written in German script and Fraktur, details the birth and baptism information, along with a poem. 3.

Associated People/Businesses

• Martin Wetzler (Scrivener/Artist)
• WETZLER, MARTIN

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Baptismal certificates
• Birth certificates
• Pennsylvania German
• Fraktur
• Folk art
• Scriveners
• Jewish artists
• Calligraphy
• Religious documents
• 19th Century
• Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Oversize Box 3, Folder 3