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Check the listing for details. Antique Johann Ritter Taufschein Birth Certificate And Baptism 1814. Condition: Used, Made in United States. Listed at 320.00 USD. Johann Ritter Taufschein A hand-colored printed Pennsylvania German birth and baptismal certificate. Created by Johann Ritter of Reading, Pennsylvania, this 'Taufschein' is a classic example of Pennsylvania Dutch folk art. These documents were essential family records for German immigrants, blending European artistic traditions with American frontier life. This specific example commemorates the birth of Johannes Kercher in 1813 and his baptism in 1814 in Warwick, Lancaster County. This was put into a frame as you can see from the information on the back. It measures 17 1/2” x 14 and three-quarter inches
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