Poster. “Jewish War Sufferers, Shall They Plead in Vain?”

Auction 85 | Thursday, November 07th, 2019 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 225

(WORLD WAR I).

Poster. “Jewish War Sufferers, Shall They Plead in Vain?”

Bereft woman and child amidst the ruins of a war. Designed by Lou Mayer for the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. 29.5 x 20.5. Linen-backed.

Brooklyn, New York, c. 1917:

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,700

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (known as the Joint), was founded in 1914, shortly after the outbreak of World War I, to send aid to the Jews of Palestine and Eastern Europe who were in danger of starvation.