Tuberculosis Leaflet in Hebrew and German. Merkblatt über die Tuberkulose (Schwindsucht)
Frankfurt: Weibliche Fürsorge (Female Welfare), ca. 1910. Original document. Loose leaf. Quarto. 4pp. Original tan leaflet with black lettering. Elucidating leaflet about the characteristics, causes and the spread of tuberculosis, printed in German and Hebrew, two pages each, with detailed advice on treatments and preventive measures. The text printed in cursive Hebrew lettering is Judeo-German with some Yiddish elements. Potentially designed for Jewish immigrants who were capable of speaking German to some extent but not in commend of the Latin alphabet yet. Text in German and Hebrew. Leaflet with horizontal fold at middle, partially browned and with some staining due to water exposure at foredge (5 x 3"). Few small closed tears and chips at lower foredge. Good- condition. Item #47159
Price: $500.00