Pennsylvania Dutch

Around the ages of three to five, my parents took me on a visit to York, PA to see my godmother and her family. My primary memory is of spilling two cups of chocolate milk all over myself, and a series of photographs my dad took of my sister and me in front of a rainbow, depicting us seeing and getting excited about a horse and buggy.

Since living in PA, my interest in and appreciation for the PA Dutch has grown exponentially. I am currently obsessed with their Hex Symbols. I love spotting them when driving around, and I have fantasized about getting some version of this one tattooed onto myself and partner should I/we get married:


(Image borrowed from Pennsylvania Dutch Gift Haus) I just love the double Distelfinks, tulip, and laurel wreath, the classic shapes, and the simple hopes and faith of the PA Dutch. Now that I've got CS4, I'm hopeful that I'll get around to designing my own. If it happens, I'll post it. Ditto that if I get married/tattooed.