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322 - 19th Cent. Norwegian-American Lutheran Religious Confirmation Certificate Late 19th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: For the First Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Greenfield, published and printed by Lutheran Publishing House. Materials: Paper, wood frame Marking(s): Embossed First Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Greenfield mark (bottom center), marked "Published and printed by LUTH. PUB. HOUSE, Decorah, Iowa." Copyright Line: Copyrighted, 1899. Pencil inscriptions indicating birth year (1887) and confirmation year (1901). Cataloguer's Note: This is an antique Norwegian-American Lutheran Confirmation Certificate (Konfirmasjonsattest). Historically, confirmation in the Lutheran Church marked a major rite of passage representing a young person’s transition into adulthood and their formal admission to Holy Communion. For Scandinavian immigrants in the United States, these beautifully illustrated certificates served as both holy legal documentation and cherished family heirlooms. Frame H 16.75" x W 12.625" Image (as seen in frame) H 13.5" x W 9.5"
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19th Cent. Norwegian-American Lutheran Religious Confirmation Certificate Late 19th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: For the First Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Greenfield, published and printed by Lutheran Publishing House. Materials: Paper, wood frame Marking(s): Embossed First Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Greenfield mark (bottom center), marked "Published and printed by LUTH. PUB. HOUSE, Decorah, Iowa." Copyright Line: Copyrighted, 1899. Pencil inscriptions indicating birth year (1887) and confirmation year (1901). Cataloguer's Note: This is an antique Norwegian-American Lutheran Confirmation Certificate (Konfirmasjonsattest). Historically, confirmation in the Lutheran Church marked a major rite of passage representing a young person’s transition into adulthood and their formal admission to Holy Communion. For Scandinavian immigrants in the United States, these beautifully illustrated certificates served as both holy legal documentation and cherished family heirlooms. Frame H 16.75" x W 12.625" Image (as seen in frame) H 13.5" x W 9.5" Antique condition, color fading with light foxing and chips to wood of frame (corners/esges). Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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