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Fragment of Haussegen (house blessing fragment)

Permanent ID:
12627
Date:
circa 1780
Image Description:
Fragment of a Haussegen (Hous blessing) in black ink. Depicts several little texts. Upper right corner inside heart, incipit: Zung und Hertze wird da klingen und dem Herrn Jesu Singen (Tongue and heart will sound and sing to Lord Jesus). Rich in small decorative details. Includes hearts, geometric patterns and representation of a little man.

Manuscript fragment. Language: German.
Format:
Manuscripts
Dimensions:
Width: 16.5 cm, Height: 10.8 cm (image)
Collection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania-German collection