Saxon Transylvanian. Museum/ Collectors 1868
Saxon Transylvanian. 1868
Fine cloth, fragile in places but excellent condition for age
170 x 110cm
The saying on this cloth comes from from a Christian morning and evening prayer hymn book from the looks of it. It seems these prayers were done in people’s houses, probably a memorial piece.
In German:
Diese Leinentuch gehört der Susanna Schuster 1868
Laß die Welt nur immer neiden, will mich hier nicht länger leiden, ei so frag
ich nicht darnach. Gott ist Richter meiner Sach.
Susanna ist geboren 1850.
Purchased from a collection
Translation:
This linen cloth belongs to Susanna Schuster 1868
Susanna was born 1850.