Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Was marked "Very Old" Schell Ephemera

In Paper > Show & Tell.
Paper908 of 2867Garfield Shot, Assassinated, Western Union TelegramPeoples Ticket, 1876 Election, Salt Lake City, Mormons
9
Love it
0
Like it

antiqueroseantiquerose loves this.
WindwalkerWindwalker loves this.
racer4fourracer4four loves this.
fortapachefortapache loves this.
vetraio50vetraio50 loves this.
blunderbuss2blunderbuss2 loves this.
EfesgirlEfesgirl loves this.
ho2cultchaho2cultcha loves this.
kyratangokyratango loves this.
See 7 more
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 8 years ago

    HalloweenG…
    (16 items)

    From another side of my family comes this "very old" ephemera.

    I'm not certain what it is but know from my grandma it came over with my 5th or 6th great grandfather from Baden Baden, Germany around the middle 18th century.

    This ancestor would go on to settle in what came to be known as Schell's Bush NY.

    Henry the "Twin" Schell (pictured, CDV) is my 4th great grandfather. A long story there.

    What is this? Anyone know?

    Unsolved Mystery

    Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

    logo
    Paper
    See all
    200+ Vintage Paper Ephemera Huge Lot - Perfect For Junk Journals Mixed Media
    200+ Vintage Paper Ephemera Huge Lo...
    $21
    Huge Lot of Authentic Original Ephemera Pack and Vintage Over 100 Pieces
    Huge Lot of Authentic Original Ephe...
    $10
    Vintage Matchbooks See Pics Full & Unstrk Mint Condition Freshest Batch 60 Lot
    Vintage Matchbooks See Pics Full & ...
    $21
    1996 VINTAGE LOT OF 2 PACKS OF BEAVIS AND BUTTHEAD CARDS PLAYING CARDS ALL NEW!!
    1996 VINTAGE LOT OF 2 PACKS OF BEAV...
    $15
    logo
    200+ Vintage Paper Ephemera Huge Lot - Perfect For Junk Journals Mixed Media
    200+ Vintage Paper Ephemera Huge Lo...
    $21
    See all

    Comments

    1. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      It is a "Lied", aka a song!
    2. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Seem to be religious...
      Hopefully a German speaking CW friend will be able to say for sure :-)
    3. slackjack, 8 years ago
      http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54598225 Just this, you probably know. Henry and his twin were captured by Indians. What a great read. The page is a religious hymn, The Holy Night something..........
    4. HalloweenGreene HalloweenGreene, 8 years ago
      Hey folks, I really appreciate the information. I thought it was a hymn. the term Lied is new to me. When I translate the word it says it means "Log" however.

      Yes indeed slackjack, I know the story well. That photo of Henry the Twin is probably the only one still in existence, that I know of. Says on the back "taken prior to 1846".

      Appreciate the comments! Thanks
    5. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      The notation on the back of "taken prior to 1846" would make your carte de visite (cdv) a copy of an earlier daguerreotype.

      scott
    6. HalloweenGreene HalloweenGreene, 8 years ago
      That is exactly correct Scott. Probably should have mentioned that. Thanks!
    7. HalloweenGreene HalloweenGreene, 8 years ago
      Wish I had the dag.

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.