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".
Subject: Matzah
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Great Charity Matzo Fund: Promotional MaterialEight sheets of four stamps each, promoting the Great Charity Matzo Fund. Features a young girl wearing a hat. Text in English and Yiddish. Published in New York City circa 1930. Associated with institutions in Jerusalem. Address listed: 211 East Broadway, NYC.
A brief letter written entirely in Hebrew by Judah Middleman to Isaac Leeser from New York City, circa 1850. Middleman inquires about the delivery of two bottles of "Bitelen" via Adams Express. Middleman was a matzah baker known for advocating for handmade matzah and serving as President of Beth Hamidrash.
One-page letter from W. B. Simmons in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated February 3, 1848. Simmons discusses ordering matzos and themurim from James Henry in New York City and the sale of Leeser's books. A postscript mentions Charleston's interest in obtaining books.