Subject: Jewish Life

A full-page black and white antisemitic cartoon depicting a Jewish ball at Mrs. Nathan Diamonstein's in New York City. The cartoon was published on June 22, 1893. The cartoon's content is described as antisemitic and focuses on a social gathering.

Autograph letter signed by L. Hirschfeld to Jacobs, Meyer & Co., dated July 24, 1847. The letter, primarily in German with some English, discusses a draft for three hundred dollars and orders textiles. Postmarked Pittsburgh and docketed July 19, 1847, by the recipient. One of the earliest extant letters from a Jew in Pittsburgh.

This half-page autograph letter, written in German, is from S. Cohen of New York, New York, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated June 14th, 1851.

Newspaper clipping from the *Boston Courier*, April 17, 1841, featuring a description of Passover celebrations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The clipping is from Volume D, Page 2.

A broadside advertising Jacob Epstein's book "The Spirit of the Ghetto," published by Funk & Wagnalls in New York, New York, circa 1900. The broadside features images related to the book's subject matter, depicting the people and life of the Jewish quarter on New York City's Lower East Side. The price is listed as $1.35.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph depicting two young women in an unusual seated pose, with one resting her head on the other's chest. The photograph was taken at the studio of E. Klauber, located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Third Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. The verso features a full advertisement for E. Klauber. Additional information indicates that E. Klauber arrived in Louisville, Kentucky in 1853 and was buried in The Temple Cemetery. A memorial from Congregation Adath Israel notes his role as a trustee for over five decades. The photograph is circa 1885.

A collection of seven multicolored greeting cards used to decorate Jewish New Year cards. The cards depict various religious festival scenes, life cycle events, patriotic themes, immigrant scenes, and figures holding a Jewish flag. The cards date from around 1900.

A collection of 27 multicolored greeting cards used to decorate Jewish New Year's cards. The cards depict various scenes of religious festivals, life cycle events, patriotic themes, immigrant experiences, and figures holding Jewish flags. The cards date from around 1900. This lot contains six sets of cards.

A collection of two multicolored die-cuts used to decorate Jewish New Year's cards. The die-cuts depict various religious festival scenes, life cycle events, patriotic themes, immigrant scenes, and figures holding a Jewish flag. Created circa 1900.

This collection comprises eleven letters addressed to Mayer Sulzberger between 1876 and 1886. The correspondents include family members, business associates, and friends, offering insights into Sulzberger's personal and professional life. Topics covered range from family matters and travel plans to business dealings and financial transactions. Several letters are written in Yiddish, while others are in English, German, and French. The collection also includes a postal order from the German International Post and letterhead from M. Muhr's Sons, Manufacturing Jewelers and Watchcase Makers, 629-631 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA and the Grand Hotel Mombrun & Du Casino, Vichy, France. The letters provide a glimpse into the daily life and social network of a prominent Philadelphia figure during the late 19th century. One letter from Samuel Hirsch is written on letterhead from 635 North 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA.

A collection of 27 multicolored greeting cards, seven of which are included in this lot. The cards feature a variety of scenes, including Jewish religious festivals, life cycle events, patriotic imagery, immigrant scenes, and figures holding a Jewish flag. These cards were used to decorate Jewish New Year's cards. The cards date from around 1900.

A collection of sixteen multicolored greeting cards, used to decorate Jewish New Year cards. The cards depict various scenes related to religious festivals, the life cycle, patriotic themes, immigrant experiences, and figures holding a Jewish flag. A total of 27 different designs are represented within this collection. The cards date from approximately 1900.

A collection of ten used, multicolored greeting cards. The cards depict various scenes related to Jewish New Year celebrations, including religious festivals, lifecycle events, patriotic themes, immigrant experiences, and figures holding Jewish flags. The cards show at least 27 different scenes. Created around 1900.

A collection of six carte-de-visite (CDV) photographs. Each photograph features a different individual or firm and includes handwritten Yiddish inscriptions. The photographs are: Avrom Zinger; W. Twardzicki (Warsaw, Poland); Wladimir Wysocki Kieff (Kieff); Joseph Brill; N. Neifakha (Minsk, Belarus). The photographs came from the same lot as items 12.1089. The images date from circa 1885.

This newspaper clipping from the April 19, 1890, edition of Harper's Weekly features illustrations depicting a Friday market in the Jewish Quarter of New York City. Published in New York, New York.

Print depicting the interior view of the Jews' Synagogue in Amsterdam. Published as part of *The Gentleman's Magazine*. Date of publication is unknown, but the image's style suggests a likely publication date around the mid to late 18th century.

Three and a half page letter from Abraham Joseph in London, England to Mr. and Mrs. Tobias I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated October 3, 1824. Joseph expresses hopes for his recipients' inclusion in the "book of life," requests news from the United States, and mentions the serious illness of Elizabeth. The letter was delivered by a friend, N. Sylvester, from London.

A four-page letter, plus four cross-hatched pages of writing, from Abraham Joseph in London to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City, dated May 12, 1823. The letter discusses family matters, including the birth of Tobias I. Tobias's son, and commercial affairs, mentioning the Rothschilds. The letter is written in English.

Four-page letter written by Augusta Tobias in Seacombe, England, on June 7, 1838, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter contains family news and mentions a surprise reaction from people at the synagogue upon learning of Henry's departure. The last sentence is incomplete, suggesting a possible missing page.

A one-page letter written by B. M. Emanuel in Evergreen, Alabama, on November 12, 1844, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Emanuel requests prayer books for himself and other Jews in Claiborne, Alabama (Levy, Meirs, Rothschild, and Hirshfeld). This letter offers insight into the challenges faced by Jews in maintaining religious connections in small Southern towns.

A three-page letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Henry Tobias in New York City on September 12, 1841. The letter discusses Charles's impending departure for New York, his sister Sophie's health, the purchase of silk and gold dials, difficulties obtaining Hebrew books, the cost of a medical operation, the number of steerage passengers on his ship, suspicions of smuggling, sending a chronometer, and the purchase of an iron chest for transporting letters.

A 1 1/2-page letter written by G. Sylvester in London, England to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City, New York on April 9, 1822. The letter contains family news, including details about a brother's experiences at a synagogue, the recovery of Elizabeth from smallpox, some business news, and Sylvester's desire to visit America.

A two and a half-page letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his parents, T. I. and Mrs. Tobias, in New York, New York, on December 23, 1836. The letter discusses questionable business associates and includes a moral reflection on parental duty. The letter is stampless.

Three-page letter written by Joseph Freedman in Detroit, Michigan on June 7, 1853, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Freedman requests Leeser's assistance in introducing him to respectable Jewish families in Philadelphia for the purpose of marriage. The letter's fourth page is used as a cover, featuring a stamp. Leeser added five names to the edge of the letter, possibly suggesting individuals to whom he might make introductions.

This three-quarter page letter, dated March 19, 1854, was written by Joshua Lazarus of Charleston, South Carolina, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Lazarus details his specifications for the binding of a Bible. The letter includes a postage stamp. Joshua Lazarus (1791-1861) was the president and founder of the Charleston Gas Light Co. and president of the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue. He was a prominent figure in Jewish affairs.

A two and one-quarter page letter written by R. A. Levy to Isaac Leeser on September 16, 1861, from Tioga Center, New York. Levy expresses his anti-war sentiments and mentions previous conversations with Leeser on the subject. He describes his boarding situation with a Christian family and the lack of Jewish homes in the area. The letter offers insight into civilian perspectives on the Civil War and the social context of Jewish life in upstate New York.

A two-page letter (8" x 12.5") written by Rumah Judah in Charleston, South Carolina, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 14, 1831. The letter details Judah's trip to Charleston to visit relatives, offering observations about her family and their customs. She mentions meeting cousin Isaac Mordecai and describes her impressions of various family members, including Mrs. Moses.

A letter written by Simon Muhr to Mayer Sulzberger from Paris on July 21, 1880. Muhr discusses his upcoming visit to London and expresses a preference for Paris over London.

A letter written by Solomon Moses to Hendricks & Brothers on January 18, 1842, concerning copper. The letter mentions the death of Harmon Hendricks and Solomon Moses' involvement in Jewish affairs and his family connections to Rebecca Gratz. The letter was written from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and sent to New York, New York.

A one-page letter written by Zalma Rehine in Baltimore, Maryland, on 1833 to his nephew, Isaac Leeser. The letter conveys well wishes from friends and relatives, expresses concern for Leeser's health, and mentions the impending departure of Phineas Block for Philadelphia. It also alludes to the Block/Bloch family's history in Virginia and Baltimore.

One-page letter written by Zalma Rehine from Warrenton, Virginia to his nephew, Isaac Leeser, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 24, 1839. Rehine describes his vacation with his ailing wife at the Barkley Springs resort, detailing the cost and amenities. A sketch is included on the blank page of the letter.

Letter of recommendation for Aaron Bettelheim, a teacher and mohel in Košice, Slovakia, dated March 24, 1867. Written in German.

Two-page letter addressed to Mayer Sulzberger, concerning a dinner invitation to the sender's home. The sender's identity is illegible. The letter is dated circa 1885.

Lithograph portrait of Rabbi Mozes Juda Lewenstein, printed in The Hague, circa 1860. The lithograph depicts Lewenstein in traditional rabbinical attire. The image is likely associated with his work and life in Suriname.

An ornate Victorian-style marriage certificate documenting the union of Frances Traub and Max Rosenthal on October 16, 1887, in New York, NY. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. M. Kraus Kopf of Congregation Sheareth Israel. The document features decorative script for "Marriage Certificate" at the top, an engraved illustration depicting a wedding scene, and Hebrew text. A gold embossed seal is present at the lower left. Witnesses listed are Hannah Straul, S. Popper, and J.P. Hannaford. Note: The certificate text contains a discrepancy, stating the Jewish date as "the 2nd day of Sivan in the year 5622," which does not correspond to October 16, 1887. 3.

Newspaper clipping from the *New-York Mirror*, dated February 28, 1835, featuring an account of a visit with Mordecai M. Noah at his boarding-house lodgings in New York, New York. Published in New York, New York.

This newspaper clipping from the March 23, 1864, edition of the New-York Times details the Purim Association's annual Grand Fancy Dress Ball. The article, approximately three-quarters of a column, describes the ball as the third in a series, with previous events held at Irving Hall (1862) and the Academy of Music. An advertisement for B. L. Solomon & Sons (formerly Solomon & Hart), furniture covering merchants at 369 Broadway, appears on the second page.

Black and white photograph depicting a Bar Mitzvah boy standing with his mother. The photograph was taken by the Van Dyke Studio, located at 539 1/2 S. Broadway. The photograph is dated circa 1900, based on the style of clothing and photography.

Postcard depicting the Home of the Sons & Daughters of Israel in New York City. The front of the postcard shows the hospital, while the back shows a rabbi and his wife. The address 282 East 10th Street, NYC, and the price, One Dollar, are also indicated. The postcard dates from circa 1920.

Postcard depicting a Jewish synagogue with the Pennsylvania State Capitol building in the background. The postcard is undated, but based on architectural styles, it may date from the late 19th or early 20th century. The image shows the synagogue's exterior and is possibly located on Second Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Issue of Poulson's American Daily Advertiser newspaper published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 14, 1804. This issue contains a death notice mentioning Morris, an Algerian Jew who taught Hebrew at Cambridge University, and an advertisement for Israel as an auctioneer.

Stereoscopic view card depicting a synagogue on 5th Avenue in New York, New York. Part of a series on "American Scenery." The card bears the stamp of Millett & Farrar on the back. Circa 1885.

Stereoscopic photograph depicting a view looking west from a Jewish synagogue in San Francisco, California. The photograph was likely taken around 1900.

A one-page sympathy letter written by Tobias I. Tobias from New York City (?) to Mr. Elkin upon the death of Elkin's father. The letter, possibly a draft, contains corrections and references a meeting with "High One", suggesting a Jewish connection. Tobias I. Tobias states that he did not know the deceased. The letter is dated circa 1845.

This is a trade card for Isaac Benselum, a minister at the Lunatic Asylum and Civil Prison Hebrew Department. The front of the card contains a handwritten English greeting as well as a Hebrew greeting for the new year. This card was found in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is printed on thin paper and has a blue border.

This archival item consists of two letters written to Isaac Leeser on a single sheet. The first letter, dated September 4, 1845, is from Abraham Lewis in Cincinnati, Ohio. The second, more substantial letter, dated September 6, 1845, is from Joseph Jonas, also in Cincinnati, to Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jonas, an English Jew who arrived in Cincinnati in 1817, discusses the challenges of establishing a Jewish Institute in Cincinnati, expressing his disappointment in the 'rude and uneducated' recent German Jewish immigrants. He also mentions charitable contributions made for those affected by the Great Pittsburgh Fire. Jonas's letter further reveals his plea to simplify the content of Leeser's *Occident* magazine to make it more accessible to less educated Jewish readers. This collection offers a rare glimpse into the experiences of early Jewish settlers in the Ohio River Valley and the complexities of the Jewish community in the mid-19th century.

Newspaper clipping from the Vermont Watchman & State Journal, published in Montpelier, Vermont on April 27, 1855. The clipping contains a report describing a Passover celebration in New York City. The article appears on page 1, column 1.