Hex Sign - Rosette Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

OReviewer: As there's been no response to the earlier reviewer note, I am archiving this cache.

If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact us (by email, include the GC Code), and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

More
Hidden : 7/13/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works
Looking for a different adventure?

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

Congrats to mzairboy on First To Find

Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs

Decorating everyday items with colorful designs was a common practice for the German Lutheran and Reformed settlers of Eastern Pennsylvania. Furniture, to clocks, to birth certificates were decorated with symbols and motifs which the first settlers had been acquainted with in Europe. Many of the motifs used in these decorations included birds, hearts, tulips and very often, geometric designs which would immitate the stars, sun, and moon. Sometime in the mid 19th century folk artists began to transform the old geometric designs by enlarging them and painting them on barns. These designs would get the name Hex Signs in the 1920's.




Rosette

The single rosette is the most basic motif of hex signs and it is one of the most ancient designs in western culture. The rosette appears on buildings, furniture, gravestones and pottery. The rosette design is a symbol for luck and the scalloped border symbolizes smooth sailing. The color red is used to symbolize strength and green is a life color. This sign with the red rosette is a potent safeguard against harm and portends good luck in life.


***********************************************************************************

***Don't forget Information for the Final Hex!!***
All Hex Caches have an engraved tag in them.
You only need the word/s or number at the very bottom.
The part covered by finger.
Please leave tags in cache!

Thanks Eddie
***********************************************************************************

Additional Hints (No hints available.)



Advertising with Us