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Etching depicting the mourning of Mr. and Mrs. Isidor Straus after the sinking of the Titanic, by J. CohenEtching depicting the mourning of Mr. and Mrs. Isidor Straus after the sinking of the Titanic, by J. Cohen

An etching measuring 14" x 12", created by J. Cohen, depicts Mr. and Mrs. Isidor Straus surrounded by a heart with the inscription "We Mourn our Loss, 15 April 1912, True Love, True Life, Mr. & Mrs. Isidor Straus". The artwork also features the Titanic, an iceberg, and a flame. The etching is signed by the artist, J. Cohen. The style and inscription suggest it was created in 1912 following the sinking of the Titanic.

Memorial Pin for Isidor Straus, Titanic VictimMemorial Pin for Isidor Straus, Titanic Victim

Memorial pin commemorating Isidor Straus, who perished with his wife on the Titanic in 1912. The pin features his image and the inscription "We Mourn Our Loss." This is the only known example, and it was displayed at a Library of Congress exhibit in Cincinnati in 2005.

R. H. Macy & Co. Bill for an Agate Pail, 1899R. H. Macy & Co. Bill for an Agate Pail, 1899

Bill from R. H. Macy & Co. for an agate pail, dated June 10, 1899. The bill is addressed to both sides of 14th Street and 6th Avenue. The bill includes a description of the Straus family's history, including their involvement with R. H. Macy & Co., their philanthropy, and the tragic loss of Isidor and Ida Straus on the Titanic. The description further details the legal suit against L. Straus Sons in 1913 regarding undervaluation of imported chinaware. The bill provides insight into the business dealings of the Straus family and their connections to prominent department stores and legal matters.