Box 31

Scope and Contents

PPrints of biblical scenes and figures. The majority depict Moses, often with the Ten Commandments. Others feature Abraham and the Binding of Isaac, Aaron, David, and Solomon. Also included are multiple scenes from the books of Exodus and Leviticus, and depictions of the vestments of Jewish high priests.

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The majority of prints focus on ancient Jewish dress and the vestments of Jewish high priests, including Aaron. Also included are depictions of Joad, the Jewish high priest from Jean Racine's tragedy Athalie, and a small number of biblical scenes and liturgical objects from the Temple. Also present are ritual objects such as teffilin and illustrations featuring mezuzot, which outline their purpose and use.

Scope and Contents German-language antisemitic caricatures and illustrations. The caricatures portray Jews as criminals, greedy money lenders, and the source of hyperinflation and economic crisis. Jews are compared to filthy, unintelligent livestock through the derogatory term "Viehjuden." Of note are prints featuring the cry "Hepp! Hepp!"-a rallying cry used during the 1819 Hep Hep Riots against German Jews-and illustrations mocking Jews who joined the Viennese Revolution of October 1848....