Subject: Boardinghouses

A one-page letter written by J. Phillips of New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia on May 11, 1842. Phillips discusses opening a boarding house for Jewish individuals and inquires about Leeser's niece, Rachel Pesoa.

This trade card advertises Elias Kapelowitz's Dewey Hotel. The front features a humorous image of a monkey riding a bicycle. The monkey is wearing a cap and riding a bike, while a policeman stops him and holds up a finger. The card has a red border. There is a humorous poem printed on the card. The image and poem likely make reference to the “Monkey Trial,” a well-known trial that occurred in 1925. The image, poem, and text all allude to anti-Semitic stereotypes. The back of the card is blank. The card is stamped “Dewey”.

Lithographed trade card advertising the Kaufman Farm House in Connecticut. The card features an image of the house and includes the text "Free Carriages to & From The Station" and the Hebrew word for kosher. A union label suggests a publication date between the late 1890s and early 1900s.

This trade card advertises Mrs. Heinaman's Boarding and Lodging House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features simple text, advertising the establishment and its location: 3437 Chestnut Street, between 34th and 35th Streets. The text boasts "BOARDING & LODGING HOUSE...TERMS REASONABLE & ACCOMODATIONS FIRST CLASS." The card's design is minimalist, focusing primarily on conveying essential information. The back of the card is blank.