Inventory of Household Goods of Nathan Levy

Nathan Levy

1753

Typed list in English.
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Nathan Levy

Nathan Levy was a merchant and a founder of the Jewish community of Philadelphia.

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Material Culture, 1750–1880

Many types of objects—furnishings and clothing, jewels and medals, wares crafted by Jews or specifically for use by Jews—are included in the Posen Library.

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