beautiful, highly ornate original 1919 Catholic Holy Matrimony certificate ephemera piece.

Year: September 23, 1919

Location: Sacred Heart Church, Owatonna, Minnesota

Names on Document: Stanislaw Burzynski and Elisabeth Stransky

Officiant: Rev. John W. Pivo, Pastor

Dimensions: 11-3/4” x 17-1/2” (Unframed)

This historic document features stunning black-and-white biblical lithograph imagery framed by elegant, metallic gold-gilt trim borders. The main illustration depicts a priestly figure blessing a marriage union, flanked by detailed side vignettes showing historical religious scenes and floral accents. The bottom center banner features the scriptural quote: "What therefore God hath joined together let no man put asunder.

"This is a fantastic piece for local Minnesota history collectors, genealogy researchers tracing the Burzynski/Stransky lineage, or collectors of antique Catholic religious ephemera.

Condition Summary:

Overall Condition: Good antique condition considering its 100+ year age.

Folds & Creasing: The document features standard vertical and horizontal fold lines from long-term storage, causing light rippling across the paper.

Wear / Tears: There is a notable vertical surface split running through the left side of the central illustration (visible in the close-up photo). The edges show minor wear and tiny cosmetic tears that do not bleed into the core text or border artwork.Reverse Side: The back of the paper is clean and free of heavy staining or adhesive residue. Please review all photos for an exact visual assessment of the condition.