Auction 84 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art

Including: Items from the Estate of Ruth Dayan, Old Master Works, Israeli Art and Numismatics

"Children Complete in Body and Soul are the Hope of the Nation – Donate to the Child's Fund" – Illustrated Poster Issued by the Hebrew Women's Organization – 1920s or 1930s

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"Donate to the Child's Fund", illustrated poster issued by the Hebrew Women's Organization. Jerusalem: Graphica Press, [1920s or 1930s]. Hebrew. Poster soliciting donations for the Child's Fund of the Hebrew Women's Organization. Printed in green and orange; showing children dancing in a circle around a tree, under the slogan "Children Complete in Body and Soul are the Hope of the Nation". The Hebrew Women's Organization was established in 1920 with the support of WIZO, and was active in Jerusalem as a charity organization assisting new immigrants, working and needy women, pregnant women, babies and children. It established kindergartens, summer camps and the Child's Fund for helping needy children. In 1933, the Hebrew Women's Organization merged with WIZO, forming the Zionist Women's Organization. 50X65 cm . Good condition. Stains. Fold lines and creases. Small tears, some open, to fold lines and edges, restored with paper. A partial print (depicting Isaiah's prophecy "and the wolf shall dwell with the lamb...") on verso.
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