Spectacular Taufschein decorated by Friedrich Krebs, with parrots, a crown, tulips, and sunflower faces. The parrot decoration is believed to represent the Carolina parakeet, a now-extinct bird that was native to southeastern Pennsylvania in colonial times. Data: Peter Nagl, b 1807 November 8 in Lower Saucony Township, Northampton County. Parents Johannes Nagl and Margareta Schleyer. Sponsors Peter [Kristein?] and Elisabetha [Achylin?].

Photo Credit: Jim Schneck