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Item ID	1092464
Title	25th anniversary commemorative album from Hungarian Jewish community
Reference Code	Artifact_00228
Description	Commemorative album from the Hungarian Jewish community celebrating JDC's 25th anniversary in 1939, decorated with watercolor drawings designed by A. Rosti. Each page of the album is a letter of gratitude from a Jewish establishment or community in Hungary, thanking JDC for their funding and support; adorned with decorative watercolor symbols.
Date Description	1939 November 24	similar items
· Date	11/24/1939
· To Date	11/24/1939
Date Accessioned to Archives	7/27/2015	similar items
Artifact Type	Commemorative	similar items
Location of Original Acquisition	Hungary	similar items
Artist/Designer	A. Rosti	similar items
Material	paper	similar items
Material	String	similar items
Material	wood	similar items
Material	Leather	similar items
Material	watercolors	similar items
Markings	Inscribed[inside cover]: "The Hungarian Jews send a bunch of greetings to the Jubilee" Inscribed[dedicatory page]: "All the Jewish communities, establishments and societies are greeting the Joint on occassion [occasion] of its 25th anniversary with eternal gratitude. Instead of withering flowers allowe [allow] us to tell by the following, that we are indebted to you forewer [forever] and allowe [allow] our hearts to spread your praise all about the world, thanking for your activity. Cover and design by A. Rosti. 1939."	similar items
Measurements	12.25" x 10"	similar items
Condition of Material	Good; leather fraying on spine edges, cover slightly ripped lower left hand corner.	similar items
Language	English
Language	Hungarian
Signature/Stamp	Inscribed[dedicatory page]: "A. Rosti"	similar items
Original / Copy	Original
Fragile	Yes	similar items
Administrative History	Photographed by Ardon Bar-Hama on May 26th, 2015 courtesy of George Blumenthal.	similar items
Publication/Exhibition Info	Highlighted in the Summer 2015 Archives eNewsletter	similar items