Seven boxes for collecting contributions to the Jewish National Fund. Palestine, Germany, Italy and the U.S., [ca. 1920s to 1940s].
1-2. Two Blue Boxes (different in design), made by Gersonwerk, Berlin, [1920s-1930s]. On the front is a monogram of the letters JNF in an elliptical frame surrounded by points, a relief of a Star of David (inside of which is a lion illustration) and the Hebrew inscription "Keren Kayemet Le'Israel" (Jewish National Fund). On the back is a Star of David, the name of the producer and a suspension loop.
3. Large box (for street contributions), made in Palestine. On the front is a map of Palestine, with territories redeemed by the JNF emphasized. On the back of the box is a suspension loop and a folding handle.
4. Box made in Italy. On the front is a map of Palestine, with territories redeemed by the JNF emphasized. With a suspension loop.
5. Box made in the U.S., [1940s]. On the front is a map of Palestine, from Metula to the Dead Sea. On the back is a Star of David with the Hebrew word "Zion" inside, the Hebrew and Yiddish inscriptions "Geula Titnu LaAretz! Leizt Ois Eretz Israel!" [Grant the Land Redemption!], and the address of the JNF's New York branch.
6. Box made by Alfred Salzmann (printing: A. Levin-Epstein). Palestine, [1940s]. With a map of Palestine, to the Gulf of Aqaba. Suspension loop.
7. Book-shaped box, made by Leon Koenigshofer. Israel, [ca. 1950s]. Covered with brown imitation leather. On the front is the JNF emblem and on the back is a map of Israel with pre-1967 borders.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Willy Lindwer collection.