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Marriage portraits of Elisabeth Illig and Jacob Schoch by Jacob Maentel

Offered by: Philip Bradley Antiques

Description
An extraordinary survival, this pair of portraits depicting members of the Illig family was painted in 1833 for the marriage of Elisabeth Illig to Jacob Schoch. The Illig family lived in the Millbach area of Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. The portraits retain what appear to be their original period frames.

Translations of the text:
Elisabeth Illig was born the 19th February in the year 1811 in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County, in the state of Pennsylvania in North America, and was married the 8th January in the year 1833 with Jacob Schoch.
Jacob Schoch was born the 20th December in the year 1807 in Newmanstown in Berks County in the state of Pennsylvania in North America and married the 8th January in the year 1833 with Elisabeth Illig.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Watercolor on wove paper.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1833
Number of Pieces:	4-5
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Traditional
Patterns:	Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	569114

Dimensions

W.	13.5 in;	H.	15.5 in;
W.	34.29 cm;	H.	39.37 cm;

Message from Seller:

Philip Bradley Antiques, located in Sumneytown, PA, has been showcasing exceptional American 18th and early 19th-century furniture, tall clocks, folk art, and related accessories since 1950. Specializing in mid-Atlantic pieces, we invite you to explore our curated selection; contact us at bradleyantiques@gmail.com or call 610.269.0427 for more information.