Wednesday, August 16, 2023

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

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