Subject: Jewish American Culture

An envelope advertising M. Oesterreicher's manufacturing and dealing of Mazos (Matzah) and all kinds of confectionery. The envelope features a major graphic of two men making Mazos on a new machine. The Hebrew words for "Mazos" and "Kosher" are prominently displayed. The address 786 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois is printed on the envelope. The donor describes this as "The finest piece of 19th century American Jewish advertising in existence." The broadside measures 8" x 10".

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 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 die-cut greeting card featuring green shamrocks and a green bow. The inside contains a handwritten note in Yiddish and two pages of greetings. The card was likely sent around 1900 based on stylistic elements.

Letter from Herman Finck, Associate Secretary of the National Reception Committee for the Delegation from the USSR, to Erwin Piscator, dated July 6, 1942. The letter expresses thanks from the Committee of Jewish Writers and Artists to Piscator for speaking at a national reception. Piscator is noted as the director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research.

A letter dated July 6, 1942, from Herman Finck, Associate Secretary of the Committee of Jewish Writers and Artists, to Erwin Piscator. The letter expresses gratitude to Piscator for speaking at a national reception committee for a delegation from the USSR. Piscator's role as a noted director and director of the theater at the New School for Social Research is also mentioned.

A painted tin sign advertising Fleischmann Yeast. The sign includes text in both English and Yiddish, featuring striking graphics. The date of creation is unknown but is estimated to be around 1900.

Broadside program for a Jewish farce titled "The Kosher Kitchen," performed at the Standard Club Hall in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on January 5, 1891. The program lists male actors with Yiddish names playing Yiddish characters, and indicates a supper is included for 50 cents. The performance begins at 7:30 PM, followed by supper at 11:00 PM.

Souvenir program from Nixon's Apollo Theatre in Atlantic City, New Jersey, circa 1910. Features advertisements, including one for Braunstein's Department Store. Contains a 24-page insert serving as a souvenir program for a benefit performance of Elsie Ferguson as Dolly Madison, supporting the building fund of the Bet Israel Congregation. The program includes numerous advertisements from Jewish businesses. Atlantic City was a significant Jewish resort area by 1910.

Three Selzer bottles featuring etched Jewish motifs. The bottles date from circa 1910. The exact manufacturer and location of manufacture are unknown.

Softbound cookbook containing recipes in English and Yiddish. The cookbook contains approximately 80 pages with illustrations. Published circa 1933.