Donna Spangler

Fraktur, a Pennsylvania German folk art from the 1750s, began as a beautifully artistic way for families to record special events, such as weddings and births. Inspirational verses were used in Pennsylvania German schools for instruction and given as graduation gifts to encourage students in their new life. Produced for more than a century, fraktur exemplifies one facet of early American culture that is unique to Pennsylvania.

Because of her appreciation for this vivid art form, Donna Selfridge Spangler has created her own line of traditional fraktur. Each print exhibits the qualities of an antique piece with paper stained and aged by the artist to achieve a patination typical of original frakturs.

About the artist...Donna Selfridge Spangler
has lived most of her life surrounded by the beauty of the central Pennsylvania mountains and heritage of the Pennsylvania German culture. It is easy to understand why the traditional fraktur designs -- flowers, birds, vines, and hearts -- and the flowing letters of calligraphy have become so much a part of her life and art. For over fifteen years, Donna has enjoyed connecting today's families with the past by creating lasting heirlooms of family trees, birth and wedding announcements, and inspirational verses that are cherished by people worldwide.

Donna has been a juried member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen since 1989.

Contact info:
Donna Selfridge Spangler
14 Saratoga Lane
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-2624
fraktur@ptd.net

5x5 Traditional Fratur

Blue Flower

Heart Design

Love Design

German Prayer

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Traditional Fraktur