Subject: Jewish American Art

Cast bronze plaque created circa 1890s by Katherine M. Cohen (1859-1914). The obverse features a richly detailed bas-relief of a pastoral scene. The reverse is blank with a hanging device. The plaque is signed 'K.M. Cohen' incised in the bronze.

Cast bronze plaque, approximately 12-3/4" x 9-3/4", created by Katherine M. Cohen. The obverse features a richly detailed bas-relief of an old man teaching a young boy. The reverse is blank with a hanging device. The plaque is signed 'K.M. Cohen / Gorham Co. Founders'. Circa 1890s.

This menorah, designed in the shape of the Statue of Liberty, is number 44 of a series designed by Manfred Anson in 1986. It was created for the donor in late 2004. This piece is considered an iconic representation of the Jewish American experience. A similar menorah is owned by the Library of Congress and was featured in their "Haven to Home" exhibit celebrating the 350th anniversary of Jewish settlement in America. The menorah is also featured in the catalogs of the Skirball Museum and Nancy Berman's "Art of Hanukkah."

Sampler created by Betsy Leon in 1838. The sampler depicts a house and landscape, similar in style to other Baltimore samplers from the period. The sampler is framed in its original frame with old wavy glass, with an outer frame added later for display. This is an example of Judaica Americana. The item includes biographical information on both the artist, Betsy Leon and another sampler maker Sarah Benjamin.

Watercolor Yahrzeit calendar commemorating Marcus Blatt, created by M.J. Gelb in St. Louis, Missouri on January 3, 1919. The 13.5" x 9.5" calendar lists the annual Yahrzeit (memorial) date for the next 53 years and features symbolic imagery including flowers, birds, the United States flag, a flag with a Star of David, the Eternal Light, and pillars representing the Temple.