Pa. German Birth Certificate c. 1940

This birth certificate, painted by Albert Levone circa 1940, is an example of Pennsylvania Dutch fraktur. The artwork features a traditional floral design, with stylized birds and a text in German wishing the child a long and happy life. It was common practice for Pennsylvania Dutch families to commission these works for their newborn children. The intricate script, colorful flowers, and whimsical figures make this artwork a unique and cherished piece of folk art.