Donn P. Crane, was born in Missouri in 1878, the son of Day Otis Crane.

He was known for his work primarily in the early 20th century. He is fondly remembered for his contributions to the *My Book House* series, where he illustrated stories, tales, and legends for children. His illustrations were characterized by their detail and sophistication, even though he worked with limited color palettes due to the use of pen and ink and copper plate engravings.
Crane's work included a variety of subjects, such as history, legends, and fairytales, and he was recognized for his ability to inspire generations of kids to understand the world around them through his art.

Despite the limitations of his medium, his illustrations were intricate and conveyed a sense of depth and texture that rivaled the artistry of other great illustrators of his time.

Donn P. Crane, whose full name was Donn Philip Crane, passed away on April 24, 1944, at the age of 65. He died in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, and was buried at Oak Woods Cemetery in Chicago

Hubin's Big Post Card Store was based in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

In the 1850s, Atlantic City emerged as New Jersey's iconic resort destination, pioneering a new era of coastal leisure. It was a groundbreaking collaboration between the burgeoning railroad industry and visionary entrepreneurs, marking the dawn of expansive shoreline development. Backed by railway investors and local manufacturers, the Camden and Atlantic railroad was constructed to realize the vision of an unparalleled resort experience. Today, Atlantic City is synonymous with its famous boardwalk, which was introduced in 1870 and is now adorned with dazzling casinos juxtaposed against pockets of urban poverty.

Frank Hubin, manager of Roving Frank's Gypsy Camp in Atlantic City, was born in 1869 and also owned early movie theaters in New Jersey.

The post card store was probably established to cater for tourits. Ut is known for its collection of classic postcards, some dating back to the early 20th century. While specific details about the exact establishment date of Hubin’s Big Post Card Store are not readily available, we do know that postcards from the store are available from as early as circa 1907-1915. This suggests that the store was in operation during the early 20th century, a period often referred to as the “Golden Age of Postcards” (1907-1915) in the United States.
During this time, postcards were a wildly popular form of correspondence and collectible. The store likely thrived during this era, contributing to the cultural history of Atlantic City by providing residents and visitors with a means to share and collect images of the city’s iconic locations and humorous sayings of the time.

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Not much can be identified about this postcard. It is entitled "at the Dawn of the 20th century"

The Geneva printer Louis Bron, future mayor of the Faubourg de Saint-Gervais, took up the title of a theatrical review published from 1878 to 1879 in October 1894. For the drawings, he secured the collaboration of Polyte, alias Albert Gantner, then Noël Fontanet and René Pellarin, known as Pellos.

The postcard image shows a "Stereotypes of Jews" where a seemingly Jewish man, is trying to bribe a woman.

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Artist: Polyte
Publisher: Gauss magazine
Printer: Switzerland
Date: 1900
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Albert Gantner, also known by the alias Polyte, was a Swiss artist and caricaturist active around the turn of the 20th century. He was known for his satirical illustrations and caricatures, often published in newspapers and magazines of the time. While not as widely recognized today as some other artists of his era, Gantner's work reflected the social and political climate of Switzerland during that period.
Polyte collaborated with the Geneva-based printer Louis Bron. Together, they worked on a satirical and humorous weekly publication called “Guguss’”, which was first issued in October 1894.

Albert Gantner, under the pseudonym Polyte, contributed illustrations for “Guguss’”, along with other artists such as Noël Fontanet and René Pellarin, known as Pellos. The weekly was popular, autographed, and small in format, costing only ten centimes. It was known for its satirical take on military and political manners, members of the Free Church, and it often made fun of the people from Vaud in a very oral and mocking style characteristic of Saint-Gervais.

The publication faced censorship during World War I; it was banned in 1914 for mocking the Kaiser and was renamed “Petit Suisse” until 1917. After the war, it resumed its original name and continued until its final issue in December 1936. “Guguss’” was aligned with young radicals and anarchist trends, reflecting a critical and humorous perspective on society at the time.

"The Merchant of Venice" is a play by William Shakespeare that has sparked much debate over its portrayal of Jews and the character of Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. The play is set in Venice, where Shylock lends money to Antonio, a Christian merchant, with the stipulation that if Antonio fails to repay, Shylock may take a pound of his flesh.

Antonio borrows the money for his friend Bassanio, who needs it to court the wealthy heiress, Portia. When Antonio's ships are lost at sea and he cannot repay the loan, Shylock insists on his bond. In court, Portia, disguised as a lawyer, argues that Shylock can take his pound of flesh but not a drop of blood, rendering the bond impossible to fulfill without killing Antonio, which is unlawful.

The play ends with Shylock being forced to convert to Christianity and losing his fortune. The treatment of Shylock has been interpreted as a reflection of the antisemitism prevalent in Shakespeare's time. The character has been variously portrayed as a villain or a sympathetic figure, and the play's depiction of Jews has been the subject of scholarly debate and differing interpretations in various productions throughout history.

The English phrase “a pound of flesh” originates the play “The Merchant of Venice. It refers to a demand for repayment, regardless of the cost or consequences to the debtor. Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, agrees to lend money to Antonio on the condition that if the loan is not repaid, Shylock is entitled to a pound of Antonio’s flesh. The phrase has come to symbolize an insistence on being repaid, even if the repayment will destroy or harm the debtor

The postcard image shows Shylock looking a bit evil.

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Artist: Sydney Carter
Publisher: S. Hildesheimer & Company Limited
Printer: Bavaria
Date:
Printing Type: Lithography

Sydney Carter, born on April 2nd, 1874 in Maudeville Road, Lock Lane, Enfield, Middlesex. He was the son of Richard Samuel Carter and Emma Elizabeth Littler. He was a painter of landscapes and portraits, as well as a cartoonist. He painted in oil and gouache and was known for his studies of trees. Carter studied art at Buckhurst Hill Art School, Walthamstow School of Art, and the Royal College of Art in London, where he won several medals and awards.

In 1923, Carter moved to South Africa and became involved in the local art scene, including the Orange Free State Society of Arts and Crafts. He settled in Johannesburg in 1926 and was appointed to the staff of Witwatersrand Tech College Art School. Carter became well-known for his oil and gouache studies of trees and illustrated several books.

Died 21 Dec 1945 at age 71 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Based in London and Manchester, England

Siegmund Hildesheimer (1832 to 1896) born in Halberstadt, Germany to Jeish parents, Abraham Hildesheimer and Sara Meyer. He moved to Manchester in the mid 1870s.

He moved to Manchester in the mid 1870s. As a publisher, Siegmund Hildesheimer  & Co Ltd was known for Christmas and other greetings cards, and postcards, produced by them, at 63 Miller Street, Manchester and 14-16 Silk Street, London England.

Hildesheimer also contracted the printing of postcards with many local publishers and through an office in New York City