Thursday, September 21, 2023

Mein gracious, can'd you wride

antisemitic postcard showing a woman with a huge nose and the sentiment 'mein gracious, can'd you wride'

A caricature of a woman with a huge Jewish nose which is out of propertion with her features. Also shows Yiddish accented English, 'mein gracious, can'd you wride'. This displays the stereotype of a Jew with a huge nose as well as not being able to speak English properly.

What is the Jewish nose or the Hooked nose

The term 'Jewish nose' or 'hooked nose' is a harmful stereotype perpetuating a perceived physical trait associated with some Jewish individuals, suggesting a prominent or curved nose shape. However, it's crucial to emphasize that stereotypes are inaccurate and offensive. Stereotypes only fuel prejudice, discrimination, and bias. Jewish people, like any other group, display a diverse range of physical characteristics. It's essential to promote understanding and respect for diversity rather than perpetuating harmful assumptions based on physical appearances. Stereotypes have no basis in science or fact and should be actively discouraged and challenged.

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Artist: Frederick Leopold Cavally
Publisher: F.A. Moss
Printer:
Date: 1909

Part of the F.A Moss reminder series 6538

Rarity: ☝☝☝ less than ten seen by this blogger

#postcards #JewsAreDifferent #comic #JewishNose #jewNose

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Circumcision - Just a little retouch

The postcard depicts a Jewish "mohel" about to give the Muslim baby boy a circumcision. The words in French, are just a little retouch. The Jew is shown with an evil glee and a huge pair of scissors and the baby is terrified.

Circumcision

Circumcision in Judaism, known as "brit milah" in Hebrew, is a religious ritual and significant ceremony within Jewish tradition. It involves the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis of a male infant, typically on the eighth day after birth. This practice is based on the commandment given in the Torah, specifically in the book of Genesis (17:10-14), where God instructs Abraham to circumcise himself and all male members of his household as a sign of the covenant between God and the Jewish people.
The brit milah ceremony is a joyous occasion where family and friends gather to celebrate the child's entrance into the Jewish community. A qualified individual, known as a mohel, performs the circumcision according to Jewish law and tradition. The event often includes prayers, blessings, and a festive meal. The act of circumcision symbolizes a covenant with God and is a fundamental aspect of Jewish identity and heritage.

Islam

In Islam, circumcision is known as "khitan" or "circumcision" in Arabic. It is a religious and cultural practice that involves the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis of a male child. While circumcision is not explicitly mentioned in the Quran, it is strongly encouraged and widely practiced in Islamic tradition based on the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), known as the Sunnah.

Circumcision is seen as a sign of cleanliness, purity, and obedience to God's command. It is often performed within the first few years of a boy's life, although the exact age and manner of the procedure can vary based on cultural and regional practices. Many Muslim-majority countries have specific traditions and ceremonies associated with circumcision, and it is viewed as an important rite of passage for male individuals in the Islamic community.

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Artist: Édouard Herzig
Publisher:
Printer:
Date: 1926 (postmark)
Printing Type:


Rarity: Common

#postcards #JewsAreDifferent

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Jews are the enemy

Antisemitic postcard saying that Jews are the enemy
The postcard bears the inscription, "France! The Jew! Here is the enemy!" It is an anti-Semitic illustration portraying a grotesque Jewish figure entering France, following its destruction of other European nations, or control over other nations. This monstrous caricature controls both the press and the justice system, while clutching sacks of money. Above its eyes, the word "Talmud" is prominently featured. The postcard depicts various so-called assets associated with Jews, including ownership of railroads, with city names encircling the monstrous figure, and a Jewish figure above, holding bags representing various companies. There is also an inscription for "Panama". What had Panama got to do with the "Jews are the enemy" statement?

The Panama Scandal of 1893

The Panama Canal Scandal marked a notorious episode within the French Third Republic, resulting in significant losses for many investors. In 1893, the revelation of corruption involving prominent political and financial figures within the Panama Canal Company led to a distressing period where some publishers unjustly scapegoated Jewish individuals. This came on the heels of the Dreyfus Affair which erupted a year later.

On February 4, 1889, the Tribunal Civil de la Seine issued an order for the liquidation of the Panama Canal Company in Paris. Work on the Panama Canal project came to a halt, and a court-appointed liquidator undertook the task of preserving the existing infrastructure, tools, and machinery. Over the following years, substantial losses were incurred due to the humid and warm climate of the Panama area. The French government, reluctant to accept takeover offers from various American companies it deemed inadequate, prolonged the liquidation process.

The extent of the bankruptcy became evident by 1892, leaving approximately 800,000 French citizens in financial ruin. These citizens had invested in the company's stocks, bonds, and shares.

In 1893, numerous ministers faced allegations from French nationalists, accusing them of accepting bribes from Ferdinand de Lesseps in 1888 to facilitate the stock issuance. This led to a corruption trial against Lesseps and his son Charles. Members of parliament were implicated in receiving bribes from the Panama Canal Company to conceal its true financial status. 

This scandal left an indelible mark on the development of French antisemitism, as it involved two individuals of German-Jewish heritage, Baron Jacques Reinach and Cornelius Herz. While they were not part of the bribed Parliament members or the company's board, they were entrusted with the distribution of the bribe funds. Reinach operated covertly as a financial adviser to the government and managed its interactions with the Panama Company. Herz, on the other hand, was Reinach's contact within the radical faction, but his duplicitous dealings and blackmail ultimately drove Reinach to take his own life. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_scandals

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Artist:
Publisher: The Grand Orient de France (GODF), Lyon, France
Printer:
Date: Circa 1900

Rarity: ☝☝☝☝ Less than three seen
#postcards #stereotype #JewishBehavior #JewsAreTheEnemy

Monday, September 11, 2023

Douglas Manor, a restricted community

Douglas Manor was a restricted area, meaning off limits to Jews

Douglas Manor, Douglaston, Long Island 

In 1906 the Rickert-Finlay Realty Company bought land from George Douglas, a Scottish ship builder and established Douglas Manor which was to be an exclusive enclave (early deed-restricted suburb). This was known as a restricted community (see the story here).

The company boasted 2500 restricted lots, meaning no Jews (and other minorities). The area was planned according to cooperative ownership of the mile-long waterfront that they had purchased. The New York Times of April 15, 1906, reported that in the first four weeks after putting Douglas Manor lots for sale, they sold off 1386 lots, showing that the restricted idea had merit.

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Artist: Taken from a photograph
Publisher: The Platinachrome Co, New York
Printer:
Date: 1906
Printing Type: Lithograph


Rarity: ☝☝☝☝ Less than three seen
Source: "Douglaston-Little neck" by Jason D.Antos




Thursday, August 17, 2023

The Schnorrer

Antisemitic postcard showing the Jewish stereotype of a Schnorrer or Jewish beggar

Understanding Historical Prejudices: The Schnorrer Stereotype in 19th Century Germany


Meta Description: Explore the historical portrayal of a Schnorrer, a Jewish beggar stereotype, in a postcard during the late 19th century in Germany, shedding light on prevalent biases and anti-Semitic sentiments of the time.

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In the late 19th century, a troubling stereotype known as the Schnorrer, depicting a Jewish beggar, was widespread and perpetuated and also found its way into this antisemitic postcard.

The postcard vividly illustrates a stereotypical representation of a destitute Jewish man. The accompanying German caption reads: "Der Schorrer oder der neueingewanderte Staatsbürger" ("The Moocher, or the newly immigrated citizen"). In Yiddish, a Schnorrer refers to someone who seeks financial assistance.

This postcard reflects the condemnation of the acceptance of Jewish immigrants into Germany during that era. The prevailing "defensive policy" in Prussia at the time held strong anti-Semitic undertones, aligning with pre-existing biases among the populace. These biases depicted Jewish immigrants as unclean, beggars, or dishonest individuals from the East, further fueling the wave of anti-Semitism that argued against the inclusion of Jews within the German nation.

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Artist:
Publisher: U. Baasch, Plauen, Germany
Printer:
Date: Circa 1900

Rarity: ☝☝☝ Difficult to find

#postcards #stereotype #Jewishbehavior #beggar

Something for Nothing

Antisemitic postcard showing an evil looking Jewish stereotype
The postcard says: "Vat! Somedings for Nodings".
The Jew is made to look evil and cheap!

The stereotype of a 'Jewish accent'

The stereotype of a 'Jewish accent,' characterized by distinct pronunciations and language adaptations, has roots in historical immigration and language transition. Over time, these linguistic traits may have been exaggerated or misrepresented in popular culture, perpetuating a harmful stereotype. This stereotype emerged as Jewish immigrants and their descendants embraced English as a second language while maintaining aspects of their native tongues. Unfortunately, these caricatures have been used in media, entertainment, and literature, contributing to prejudiced perceptions. It's crucial to challenge and dispel stereotypes, fostering understanding and promoting a more inclusive society that appreciates diversity and values individuals for who they are.

The stereotype of a Jew being evil

The harmful stereotype of Jewish people being evil or untrustworthy has deep-rooted origins in centuries of anti-Semitism, prejudice, and discriminatory beliefs. Anti-Semitism, which is hostility, prejudice, or discrimination against Jewish people, has a long and unfortunate history, dating back over two thousand years.
Throughout history, Jews have often been scapegoated and blamed for various societal issues, economic problems, and political unrest. In medieval Europe, for instance, false accusations were made against Jews, such as the blood libel (accusations of Jews using Christian blood in religious rituals) and the spreading of harmful myths about their supposed malevolent influence.
During the Middle Ages, when Christians were forbidden by the Church from engaging in money lending due to usury laws, Jews were permitted to participate in money lending. As a result, they became associated with financial transactions, further perpetuating stereotypes about greed and untrustworthiness.

Deltiology

Artist: Alfred N. Yerkes
Publisher: U.S. Novelty Co
Printer:
Date: 1905 (Undivided back era)
From U.S. Novelty Co Series 779
This card is a collaboration between A. Yerkes and the US Novelty Co.
Rarity: ☝ Not common

#postcards #stereotype #JewishLook

Our Homeland

Depicts a Jew with claws as hands, clutching the entire globe as if he owns it. It is inscribed "Their Homeland" at the bottom. This antisemitic cartoon was published on the front page of "La Libre Parole illustrée" of October 28, 1893. View it here.
The stereotype of a Jew as controlling the world is vividly depicted here.

Artist: Albert Esnault
Publisher: Librairie antisémite
Printer:
Date: 1900
Card #2, of 8 

Rarity: ☝☝☝☝☝(Less than three seen)

Here are links to others: 

#6 in series


Fagin checking his treasure

Arthur Moreland, #Fagin checking his treasure
Postcard shows a scene from the novel, "Oliver Twist", written by Charles Dickens in 1837-8.
The image depicts Fagin, a pickpocket and miser of Jewish descent, examining his concealed valuables under the veil of night, believing everyone else is asleep. Nearby, Oliver, the young boy forcibly brought into Fagin's gang of juvenile delinquents, observes from his bed. Fagin's portrayal is marred by anti-Semitic undertones and the reinforcement of negative Jewish stereotypes.
He is often referred to simply as "The Jew," and his character is characterized by traits of greed, cruelty, and the abduction of young children, whom he trains to become thieves. He is also referred to as the "Old One", meaning the Devil.
Charles Dickens, the author, justified this characterization by suggesting that if he were to create a character involved in fencing stolen goods, that character would have to be of Jewish origin because, in his view, such criminals were predominantly Jewish.

Artist: Arthur Moreland. The link is to "Postcard History" newsletter.
Publisher: Samuels Ltd, London, England
Printer:
Date: Early Divided Back Era

Rarity: ☝ Not common

#postcards #stereotype #JewishBehaviour #Fagin #OliverTwist

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Jewish Bankers

The front of the postcard features a cartoon in which two stereotypical Jews are catapulted from a bench by a large sack of money. The German title reads: "Gruss von grossen Bankkrach in Leipzig" ("Greetings from the big bank crash in Leipzig"). The money bag reads: "Trebertrocknungs Aktien Gesellschaft Cassel"

The card refers to the collapse of the Leipzig Bank in the year 1900. In 1899 there was a crash in bank stocks and industrial securities of Russian banks. The loss of capital in Russian companies had an impact in Germany and Belgium, where much of the resources for these companies came from. In Germany, the large syndicates tried to maintain high iron and coal prices by cutting production, but were only partially effective. Banks that had tied up their capital in new industrial projects could not meet their obligations. Two mortgage banks failed in the fall of 1900 because they speculated in real estate through subsidiaries. The bankruptcies triggered a mortgage bond panic.
The Leipzig Bank which was founded in 1839, also failed. Trebertrocknungs Gesellschaft company in Cassel, in charge of securities and bonds,had advanced money to this bank which and they were unable to meet their commitment to repay. The head of the Leipzig Bank request help from Berlin and was refused. This was a huge scandal at the time and because Jews were quite often bankers, many blamed them, although there is littele evidence to show any Jewish involvement.
The stereotype of a Jew as controlling the money is vividly depicted here.

Artist:
Publisher: Bruno Bürger & Ottillie in Leipzig, Germany
Printer:
Date: 1900
Card 6769

Rarity: ☝☝☝☝☝(Less than three seen)

Scholem Alechum

The card says: "Scholem Alechum" or "Peace be with you". It shows two Jews fighting, pulling at their beards.
This is the stereotype of a Jew with large noses, wearing different coats and sidelocks.

Artist:
Publisher: National Comic Postal Card Company.
Printer:
Date: 1905 (Undivided back era)
Rarity: ☝☝ Difficult to Find

Seeing Things of Great Interest

Jewish pawnbroker
The card says: Money to lend at only 10 percent per month".
This is the stereotype of a Jew that he is greedy.

Artist: Charles Lederer
Publisher: Monarch Book Company, Chicago.
Printer:
Date: 1905 (Undivided back era)
Rarity:




#postcards #stereotype #JewishBehaviour #pawnbroker #moneylender

May your troubles be little ones

The card says: Mazel, Broche und a grosse mispoche". The card shows an image of a family with many children, all ugly with the same deformed face with hook noses and shabbily dressed.
This is the stereotype of a Jew that they have a large family and only speak Yiddish.

Artist:
Publisher: National Comic Postal Card Company.
Printer:
Date: 1905 (Undivided back era)
Rarity: ☝ Not common

Jew kicked out of a Hotel

Hotel Kölner Hof
Hotel Kölner Hof prided itself on being a hotel without Jews. Read about it here.
In this postcard, a travelling salesman, a Jew, is kicked out of the hotel! You can see an image of the hotel with a huge sign saying "Jew Free Hotel". There is also an image of the main train station on the right. The hotel was in the vicinity of the train station.

Artist:
Publisher: Kolner Hof
Printer:
Date: circa 1898

Rarity: ☝☝☝ Expensive but does appear in auctions

#postcards #stereotype #Unwelcome #kolner_Hof

Our Flag

anti semitic postcard showing a stereotypical Jew with a very antisemitic flag
portrays a caricatured figure resembling a Jewish man, holding a flag adorned with offensive anti-Semitic imagery. This depiction includes exaggerated features such as an unkempt beard, unruly hair, bushy eyebrows, prominent pointed ears, and exaggerated fleshy lips.
In the center of the flag, the man's disproportionately large hands are depicted as though they are extending from his head like wings, which is commonly associated with harmful stereotypes of greed. Surrounding this central figure, two scenes allude to harmful stereotypes about Jewish people supposedly using arson as a means to collect insurance money. One scene is titled 'Our Friend' and depicts a burning building, while the other is titled 'Our Enemy' and portrays the fire department.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, peddlers were itinerant vendors who traveled alone, carrying their wares as they moved from place to place. Jewish men often engaged in this occupation, specializing in selling refurbished clothing they had purchased, cleaned, and repaired for resale at a profit. Unfortunately, Jewish peddlers were frequently depicted in a negative light as untrustworthy individuals who sold subpar items at inflated prices.

Artist:
Publisher: Hubin's Big Post Card Store, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Printer:
Date: Early Divided Back Era (1907 - 1914)

Rarity: ☝☝☝☝ Difficult to find

The Borkum Lied

The island of Borkum prided itself on being an entire area without Jewish guests. Read about it here.

The postcard depicts a large crowd of "Christian" Germans enjoying a meal and a concert at the resort. On the right there is a Jewish family who want to enter the hotel / restaurant and the manager says: "Those with flat feet that must leave! Go away!"

At bottom there are the lyrics to the infamous "Borkum Song" which sings the praises of the resort's "exclusive" policy

Artist:
Publisher: E. Adami, Emden
Printer:
Printing method: Lithography
Date: circa 1906

Rarity: Common

Die Fünf Frankfurter

Postcard shows each character with a smug look on his face.

"The Five Frankfurters" is an anti-Semitic comedy in three acts, by Carl Rößler, which refers to the five sons of the banker Amschel Meyer Rothschild, the ancestor of the famous Frankfurt banking dynasty. The Rothschilds' success story began in Frankfurt am Main towards the end of the 18th century, when they created one of the largest banking dynasties in Europe. Never in history has a single family owned as large a share of the world's wealth as the Rothschilds in the 19th century.
In the comedy, Rößler is about the Frankfurt banker Meyer Amschel Rothschild, who went grew from a humble start into a huge European bank, penetrating into government financing.

The stereotype of Jew in which he controls all the money.

Artist:
Publisher: Carl Andelfinger & Co, Munich
Printer:
Date: 1911

Rarity: ☝☝☝☝ Difficult to find

Ach, Weh is Mir

The card says: "Ach, Weh is Mir", "What a misfortune" (tranlation) showing an ugly, disformed Jewish woman with an overturned food basket.
This is the stereotype of a Jew that they only speak Yiddish.

Artist:
Publisher: National Comic Postal Card Company.
Printer:
Date: 1905 (Undivided back era)

Rarity: ☝ ☝ Difficult to Find

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Horse wearing sidelocks

Artist prepared an artwork series showing different stereotypes as animals. For a Jew he used the skullcap and prominent sidelocks (or payot)

Sidelocks in English, or payot in Hebrew, are worn by some men and boys in the Ultra Orthodox Jewish community and is based on an interpretation of Jewish law's injunction against shaving the sides of one's head.

Artist: Arthur Thiele
Publisher: Theodor Ströfer
Printer:
Date:
From series 1215 of “Horse Gentlemen”
Rarity: ☝☝☝ (less than three seen by this blogger)



Vel, who nose?

antisemitic postcard showing a man with a huge nose

A caricature of a Jewish nose which is huge in comparison to the face. Also shows Yiddish accented English, a play on "Well, who knows?"

What is the Jewish nose or the Hooked nose

The term 'Jewish nose' or 'hooked nose' is a harmful stereotype perpetuating a perceived physical trait associated with some Jewish individuals, suggesting a prominent or curved nose shape. However, it's crucial to emphasize that stereotypes are inaccurate and offensive. Stereotypes only fuel prejudice, discrimination, and bias. Jewish people, like any other group, display a diverse range of physical characteristics. It's essential to promote understanding and respect for diversity rather than perpetuating harmful assumptions based on physical appearances. Stereotypes have no basis in science or fact and should be actively discouraged and challenged.

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Artist: Frederick Leopold Cavally
Publisher:
Printer:
Date: Postmarked 1912


Rarity: ☝☝☝ less than ten seen by this blogger

#postcards #JewsAreDifferent #comic

Sketches from Shakespeare

The character of Shylock in the Merchant of Venice shows the stereotype of a Jew as greedy and will do anything for money.

The Merchant of Venice was written by WIlliam Shakespeare in 1596 – 8. In the story, a merchant named Antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. The security for the loan was a pound of Antonio's flesh. When a bankrupt Antonio defaults on the loan, Shylock demands the pound of flesh. Shylock was fueled by revenge, for Antonio had previously insulted, physically assaulted and spat on him. Shylock's daughter, Jessica, falls in love with Antonio's friend Lorenzo and converts to Christianity, leaves Shylock's house and steals vast riches from him, which add to Shylock's rage and harden his resolve for revenge. Shylock put money before everything.
Strangely no Jews were living in England during Shakespeare's time. Jews were expelled from the country in 1290 by Edward I, 300 years before.

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Artist: Sydney Carter
Publisher: S. Hildesheimer
Printer: Bavaria
Date: 1907 - 1914 (after the outbreak of World War I, companies stopped printed in Germany
Rarity: ☝☝☝☝☝ (not common)

Say!

Antisemitic postcard showing a man with a hooked nose

Shows the ultimate stereotype of the Jewish nose. It is a hooked nose with a downward turn of the tip of the nose. The 'Jewish nose' was singled out as a hostile caricature of Jews in mid-13th century Europe. Since the 18th century it has become the rule when showing what a Jew looks like.

What is the Jewish nose or the Hooked nose

The term 'Jewish nose' or 'hooked nose' is a harmful stereotype perpetuating a perceived physical trait associated with some Jewish individuals, suggesting a prominent or curved nose shape. However, it's crucial to emphasize that stereotypes are inaccurate and offensive. Stereotypes only fuel prejudice, discrimination, and bias. Jewish people, like any other group, display a diverse range of physical characteristics. It's essential to promote understanding and respect for diversity rather than perpetuating harmful assumptions based on physical appearances. Stereotypes have no basis in science or fact and should be actively discouraged and challenged.

Deltiology


Artist:
Publisher: F. S. Backus
Printer:
Date: 1905
From series 718 of “Say!” Each postcard in the series showed two different stereotypes.

Rarity: ☝☝☝☝ less than three seen by this blogger

Fire Sale

Fire Sale Next Tuesday. "I may be crazy, but I aint no fool".
Shows the stereotype of a Jew as a dishonest person.
 
Artist: 
Publisher: Tammen
Printer:
Method: chromolithography
Date: 1906

Rarity: ☝☝ (not common)



#postcards #stereotype #JewishBehaviour #Dishonest

My Business is Picking Up

Antisemitic postcard showing the Jews as cheap
Postcard shows a tramp as a Jew, picking up garbage, presumably for sale with the words: "My business is picking up".
Showing the stereotype of a Jew as cheap

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Artist: 
Publisher: Ely, Boynton & Ely
Printer:
Date: 1905, Postmarked 1907 (undivided back)
Rarity: ☝☝ Not common

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