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JCRS Silver Trowel Presented to Dr. Zederbaum, 1907

 Item
Identifier: B002.16.0310.00003

Abstract

Silver trowel presented to Adolph Zederbaum, treasurer of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, on the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Medical building of the JCRS Sanatorium on July 7th, 1907.

Dates

  • 1907

Language of Materials

Engraving on the trowel is in English and in Hebrew.

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (trowel) ; 7 x 27.5 centimeters

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series includes religious, medical, printing, administrative, trophies, and other types of objects used at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Examples of objects are Torah scrolls, embroidered towels made by a patient, a Hebrew Corona typewriter, printing cases and type, and a chess trophy.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good Metal Silver

General

Title supplied by archivist.

Drawing Number

7 x 27.5 centimeters

Inscription and Marks

Inscribed on the front of the trowel: ''Presented to Adolph Zederbaum, treasurer of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society by his co-workers at the laying of the cornerstone of the Medical building of the JCRS Sanatorium July 7th, 1907.'' Back has engraving of JCRS tent in middle of circle with ''The Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society Incorporated'' inscribed around the tent in the circle and around the edge of the circle the motto in Hebrew (English translation ) ''He who saves one life is as if he saved the world.''

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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