Inventory of Household Goods of Nathan Levy

Nathan Levy

1753

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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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Philadelphia, British America and the British West Indies (Philadelphia, United States of America)

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Household objects

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The Crisis of Jewish Colonization in Argentina

Published after his visit to the Jewish Colonization Association colonies in Argentina in 1908, Chasanowitch’s report is a scathing critique of the administration’s treatment of farmers.

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Metal box engraved with images of dogs and foliage, with handle and key on top.

Jewelry Box

This exquisite jewelry box was crafted in Nuremberg, Germany, before 1540 and given to a bride for her wedding. Etched in steel, copper-plated, and partly gilt, the panels, on four sides and the lid…

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Seal made of bone and decorated with a fish and a Hebrew inscription.

Seal of Hamiohel Daughter of Menahem, with Fish

From Jerusalem, this seal is made of bone. The fish image, a motif known only from Hebrew seals, suggests plenty and fertility (cf. Genesis 48:16) and may also allude to the life-giving nature of…

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Inventory of Household Goods of Nathan Levy

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Nathan Levy

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Material Culture, 1750–1880

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