(WORLD WAR I).

AUCTION 61 | Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects

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Lot 308

(WORLD WAR I).

“Share, Jewish Relief Campaign.” Designed by Alfred F. Burke. Large allegorical figure of America offering her bounty to a destitute Jewish family. Skyline of New York City including the Statue of Liberty in the background beneath an optimistic orange and yellow sky. 40 x 30 inches.

Brooklyn, NY (c. 1914):

Est: $5,000 - $7,000

A beautiful poster - one of the most iconic images ever created by an American Jewish organization. Issued to publicize The Jewish Relief Campaign that had been established to provide aid for Jewish communities in Europe and Palestine devastated by World War I.