American; Pennsylvania German: Cover for a Book of Copy Models (Vorschriften-B點hlein); Johann Adam Eyer; American; Pennsylvania German; 1784; Watercolor; pen and iron gall ink; and pen and red watercolor on laid paper; This Pennsylvania German watercolor; in a style known as 'fraktur;' was made in 1784 as the cover of a book for young students practicing writing. Translated; the inscription enclosed within the heart reads; 'This little book of writing models belongs to Elisabetha L鋎termann; pupil of writing in the Deep Run School; written out for her the 16th of December; Anno Domini 1784.'; Overall: 8 1/8 x 6 7/16 in. (20.6 x 16.4 cm)