Did you know...?
"Fraktur" is a German word meaning "broken lettering," and is used to describe the Pennsylvania German decorative watercolor technique that illuminates birth certificates and other family records

Pennsylvania German Fraktur by Susan Daul

Inspired by the images of the Pennsylvania German artists of the past, all of Susan Daul's pieces are limited edition prints that are signed and numbered. Beautifully framed in grain-decorated frames. Original frakturs are available upon request. Contact Us.

"May the Road Rise Up" - $89.00
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Scherenschnitte

Did you know...?
The early Pennsylvania Germans created scissor-cuttings known as scherenschnitte, as a means of sending decorative greeting to friends or to decorate an empty pantry shelf. These are cut from a single sheet of paper and then hand-colored.

Stacked Animals Scherenschnitte

Scherenschnitte artist Sharon Schaich of Lititz, PA, creates designs inspired by frakturs and other historic works. She also paints her own frames that capture the creativity of her art.

$42.00
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Moon & Stars Scherenschnitte

Clifford Nevin of Marietta, PA, cuts from parchment paper and embellishes his designs with tone-on-tone shading. His pieces are presented in walnut burl frames.

$135.00
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Shaker Tree Scherenschnitte

Clifford Nevin of Marietta, PA, has created Shaker Tree, a delightful whimsical design featuring his distinctive color shadings and a beautiful walnut burl frame.

$185.00
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