After the Titanic sank in April, 1912, Cantor Rosenblatt, Cantor of the First Hungarian Congregation Ohab Zedek, recorded the memorial prayer “El Mole Rachamin fur Titanik.” Disc size: Diam: 300mm.
AUCTION 13 |
Tuesday, June 26th,
2001 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts Together With Fine Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 76
TITANIC: PHONOGRAPH RECORD, CANTOR JOSEPH ROSENBLATT.
New Jersey, 1912.
After the Titanic sank in April, 1912, Cantor Rosenblatt, Cantor of the First Hungarian Congregation Ohab Zedek, recorded the memorial prayer “El Mole Rachamin fur Titanik.” Disc size: Diam: 300mm.
Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $500
The dramatic sinking of the “unsinkable” ocean liner, including the tragic loss of lives, touched everyone at the time. The recording of this special record was probably inspired by the loss of several prominent Jewish passengers, including Isidore Straus, co-owner with his brother Nathan, of Macy’s department store.