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Heirloom, Replacement & Keepsake Certificates
Victorian Reproduction Certificates

Keepsake Reproduction Certificates from old, originals of the 1800's & early 1900's
a Great Record-Keeping System!
Certificates Manufactured on Heavy Cardstock Paper
Most certificates are printed on a heavy card stock and some
are protected with a coating to enrich the colors

Wedding-Marriage Certificates

This keepsake has a "wedding look" compared to some of the paper license documents that the County provides. Reproduced from the 1800's & Turn-of-the 19th Century Certificates & Collections...In the 1800s & early 1900s, these certificates were used as the marriage license. Perhaps you have your great-grandparents' original! Start your own tradition. The Novelty Marriage Certificate is a perfect heirloom in remembrance of your wedding. Cherish this very special day by framing and keeping it as a part of your home decor.

The Best Gift!

My name is Valerie and I personalize the certificate with your personal information in matt finished India Ink for long-lasting preservation, using a Copperplate Script hand-lettering style. These are thick-thin strokes. I have a bunch of old, old originals anywhere from 1875 to 1914 and the lettering varies, however, what is special about these is how unique they are in their authenticity (as they were the official document). The special touch of Hand-Lettering remains reminiscent of days past--no machine lettering here.

I like doing hand lettering on these 'new' heirlooms as I feel it makes them more authentic and "not" computer generated. I use India Ink and this gives a texture to the lettering....you can run your fingers across the letters and feel a slight raised effect. Your reproduction certificate will become a treasure to pass on to the next generation.

Some of the “old” certificates had a place for the photo of the bride and groom and even had a photo slot for the photo of the minister as a way of verifying the bonds of matrimony! The paper may be different, yet the special touch of hand-lettering remains reminiscent of days past. Most are manufactured on a heavy acid-free twelve point stock and some on parchment-like paper to bring out the colors as brilliantly as the originals. This will help preserve your heirloom. Order yours today!

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