Subject: Kosher food

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Advertisement Envelope: Sinai Gepregelte Schmaltz, A. Goodman & Son Matzos, and Kraiin's Kosher Baked Beans Advertisement Envelope: Sinai Gepregelte Schmaltz, A. Goodman & Son Matzos, and Kraiin's Kosher Baked Beans

Envelope containing advertisements for Sinai Gepregelte Schmaltz, A. Goodman & Son Matzos (Pittsburgh Square Matzos), and Kraiin's Kosher Baked Beans. The envelope includes a return address of 914.16.18 Lombard Street and is dated circa 1916. The advertisement also references H. L. Caplan.

Advertisement for Hand Sapolio Kosher Soap, 1904 Advertisement for Hand Sapolio Kosher Soap, 1904

Full-page advertisement for Hand Sapolio Kosher Soap, extolling its virtues. Published July 1, 1904. Found within Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 99.

Advertisement for J. Urich's Kosher Smoke Cigars Advertisement for J. Urich's Kosher Smoke Cigars

A cigar label advertisement for J. Urich's Kosher Smoke cigars. The advertisement is undated but is estimated to be from around 1890 based on the style.

Civil War Trade Token: Felix Marx and Isaac Ederheimer's Kosher Dining Saloon, New York City Civil War Trade Token: Felix Marx and Isaac Ederheimer's Kosher Dining Saloon, New York City

Civil War-era trade token issued by Felix Marx and Isaac Ederheimer's Kosher Dining Saloon located at 256 Broadway in New York City. The token's obverse features an Indian head and the year 1863, while the reverse displays the Hebrew text for 'Felix Kosher' and the saloon's address. Marx and Ederheimer owned several restaurants between 1861 and 1873; a saloon existed at this address between 1864 and 1869. The token's design and text provide insight into the business practices and cultural landscape of New York City during the Civil War. The date listed is 1863.

Civil War Trade Token: Marx & Ederheimer Kosher Dining Saloon, New York City Civil War Trade Token: Marx & Ederheimer Kosher Dining Saloon, New York City

Civil War-era trade token issued by the kosher dining saloon of Marx & Ederheimer, located at 256 Broadway, New York City. The token's front features a shield with the inscription "CONSTITUTION AND THE COUNTRY." The reverse displays the Hebrew word for "kosher." According to the donor, this token is scarcer than a similar one with an Indian head on the front. The date is estimated as 1863.

Civil War Trade Token: Marx & Ederheimer Kosher Dining Saloon, New York, New York Civil War Trade Token: Marx & Ederheimer Kosher Dining Saloon, New York, New York

Civil War-era trade token issued by the Kosher Dining Saloon of Marx & Ederheimer, located at 256 Broadway, New York, New York. The token depicts an Indian head on the obverse, dated 1863, and the Hebrew word for "Kosher" along with the saloon's address on the reverse. Additional markings include "FULD..630W.2B...RARITY 5..under rated".

Kosher for Passover Wine Bottle Kosher for Passover Wine Bottle

A brown glass wine bottle with "Kosher for Passover" molded in Hebrew. This three-part mold bottle is an early example, circa 1880, found in New York, New York. Similar to item 12.116 but without the manufacturer's name and a lighter amber color.

Kosher Wine Bottle: Boley Mfg., New York Kosher Wine Bottle: Boley Mfg., New York

Brown glass wine bottle with "Kosher for Passover" molded in Hebrew. The bottom is molded with the bottle maker's information: "Boley Mfg. 52 Cannon St.; NY, Bottle Manufactures." This three-part mold bottle is considered the earliest known example of its kind. Circa 1880.

Lithograph Advertisement: Breakstone's Best Butter Lithograph Advertisement: Breakstone's Best Butter

Lithograph advertisement for Breakstone's Best Butter, manufactured under the supervision of Rabbi Liber Cohen. The advertisement indicates the company's address as 518 W. 179th Street. The advertisement depicts butter and cream cheese. The date is estimated based on contextual information as 1940.

Trade Card:  Sailboat and Kosher Dinner Trade Card: Sailboat and Kosher Dinner

This trade card features a divided design. The front of the card depicts a drawing of a sailboat at sea. The back of the card contains text in both English and German. In English, it clearly states "Kosher Dinner." The German text is described by the donor as possibly an anti-semitic comical song, however this requires further research. The imagery suggests a possible connection to the food trade or a business that caters to kosher dietary laws, though this needs further investigation.

Withdrawal Form from Warehouse at Original Port of Importation: 28 Casks of Wine Withdrawal Form from Warehouse at Original Port of Importation: 28 Casks of Wine

A withdrawal form from a warehouse at the original port of importation, documenting the removal of 28 casks of wine. The form includes a column for "Marks," with a handwritten Jewish star, suggesting the possibility of kosher wine. A motif of a sailing ship in port is also present. The form dates to May 12, 1870. The document is from Volume B, Page 18 of Archive MS. 56.