Subject: Satire

Full-page color cartoon from the February 6, 1884, issue of *Puck*, a satirical weekly magazine published in New York City. The cartoon, titled "The Tammany Fagin and His Pupils," depicts Tammany Hall politicians as pupils of Fagin, presented as a Hasidic Jew with Tammany funds in his pocket. The image is overtly antisemitic.

This satirical four-page pamphlet, published in New York by Wm. B. Smyth in 1879, is a parody of antisemitic sentiments. Written by Harry Hananel Marks, it ironically depicts a meeting of the "Society for Suppressing the Jewish Race," complete with exaggerated proposals to revive the ghetto and the Inquisition. The pamphlet includes two cartoons referencing the Manhattan Beach Hotel and is marked "Exhibit B" on the first page. Its over-the-top language serves to expose the absurdity of antisemitism.

First edition of *Gotham and the Gothamites: A Medley*, a satirical work by Samuel Benjamin Helbert Judah published in New York in 1823. The book, considered libelous due to its satirical portrayal of prominent New York citizens, led to Judah's imprisonment. He was later pardoned due to poor health and subsequently became a lawyer. A similar copy sold at Swann Auction Galleries on December 4, 2003, for $1265 (Lot #313). The book was exhibited at the Museum of the City of New York's Jewish History Exhibit from May to December 2005.

A full-page color cartoon from the August 12, 1884, issue of the satirical weekly *Puck*, published in New York, New York. The cartoon, titled "When honest men fall out thieves have to suffer," depicts Mrs. Mandelbaum, a receiver of stolen goods, and is overtly antisemitic.

A double-page, color cartoon from the July 29, 1891 issue of *Puck*, a satirical weekly newspaper published in New York City. The cartoon depicts a caricature of a Jewish person surrounded by figures representing historical persecutors, accompanied by a poem emphasizing the theme of enduring persecution.

This trade card advertises R. Goldvogel, a jeweler located at 357 Grand Street in New York City. The front of the card features a satirical image of a man, possibly Irish, being mocked and ridiculed by other men. The words “HONORABLE MR. ROURKE” are printed above the image along with the phrase “OUR NEW CITIZENS..ANTI.IRISH”. The business is identified in the bottom right corner, and the text mentions the business was established in 1854. The card mentions “Small Repair”. The verso of the card is blank.