Josef R. von Wertheimer, der Begründer der öfterr. Kinderbewar-Anstalten. Eine biographische Skizze. Zur feier seiner goldenen Hochzeit (11. Juni 1879) by A.S. Fischer. Vienna, 1879. German.
Booklet printed in honor of Josef Ritter von Wertheimer on his "Golden Wedding Anniversary". The booklet includes biographic details and information about the children's educational institutes which he founded; two illustrations, portrait of Wertheimer and an illustration of the Jewish kindergarten in Vienna.
Josef Rieter von Wertheimer (1800-1887), son of a wealthy Jewish family in Vienna. Educator and founder of a chain of kindergartens. Founded the first kindergarten in Vienna in 1830 as well as a society for rehabilitation of released prisoners and juvenile delinquents; was involved with the Jewish community and one of the leaders advocating emancipation for Austrian Jews. Was granted, in 1868, a decoration and a noble rank by the emperor. 16 pp, 18.5 cm. Good condition. Ink-stamps. Minor tear and creases to corners of cover and to leaves. Rare. Bibliographically unknown.