Postcard portfolio 22, 1902-1911, undated
Scope and Contents
Most of the postcards feature photographic images of families, young children, and couples, and a selection depicting women and children dressed as angels. Other common imagery includes various modes of transportation, such as people on bicycles and in cars, boats, planes, and hot air balloons. A smaller portion feature illustrations of children and cartoon-style scenes. Alongside the images, Hebrew text offers traditional New Year's greetings wishing good luck and prosperity. Poems often wish the recipient luck, good tidings, a good new year, and at times more romantic sentiments. Occasionally cards portray religious themes, such as New Year's wishes that feature rabbis, blessings, and ceremonial objects. Not all postcards are New Year's cards, but almost all include a short Yiddish poem.
Dates
- Creation: 1902-1911, undated
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
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)