Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art

A Dozen Paper-Labels and a Cork from Jacob Haberfeld Factory, Oswiecim

Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
A dozen paper labels and a cork for alcoholic drinks from Jacob Haberfeld factory. Oswiecim, [prior to WW II].
Various graphic images appear on the labels: factory's front, factory's emblem, fruit or the beach for a bottle of Kuba Rum. On most labels appears the inscription: Jacob Haberfeld, Oswiecim.
Jacob Haberfeld's factory for producing alcoholic drinks was established by Haberfeld family in 1804 and was managed by the family until WW II. Most of the family perished in Auschwitz but some family members succeeded to flee. The name of the town Oswiecim was altered by the Germans to Auschwitz, and the heritage of the Jews who lived there was forgotten. Size varies between 2X2 cm to 12X9 cm. Very good condition.
Anti-Semitism, the Holocaust and She'erit Ha-Pleita, Jewish Brigade
Anti-Semitism, the Holocaust and She'erit Ha-Pleita, Jewish Brigade