Print textiles, circa 1870-1880
Scope and Contents
Prints consist of lithographs, engravings, and off-set reproductions. Prints feature the following subjects: history, religion, architecture, education, prominent figures, antisemitism, neighborhoods, and traditions. Posters include both individual posters and poster sets on a range of subject matter: support for organizations and war efforts, protests against anti-Semitism, prominent Jewish figures, synagogues, children's teaching aids, maps, cartoons and caricatures of 20th century American and Israeli culture, and artwork reproductions. Event posters promote plays, museum exhibitions, conferences, and memorial occasions. Some poster sets are intended as exhibits for display.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1870-1880
Creator
- From the Collection: Rosenthall, William A. (Person)
Language of Material
Materials in Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Latin, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukrainian, and Yiddish
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 81.5 linear feet (58 flat boxes, 5 postcard boxes, 28 document boxes, 1 slim document box, 38 oversize folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
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