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A German Anti-Semitic Beer Stein, Circa 1890

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This beer stein has detailed displays that open the window into the dark history of anti-Semitism that existed in Europe in the 19th century. It was made in a town called Hohr-Grenzhausen one of the centers of European pottery-making dating back to the 1500's. Manufactured by Dumler & Breiden which had been formed in 1883 by Peter Dumler an experienced ceramicist and his brother-in-law. Ceramic half-liter beer mug or "stein, " with a lid and handle ("Deckelhumpen"); colored glaze. The lid is secured with a circular pewter frame with a small pewter handle for opening and closing. The lid displays five quotes around the word Heil which means 'Health' or 'Good Health'. Quotes are taken from Helmuth von Moltke, Friedrich von Schiller, Martin Luther, J. Decker, and Otto von Bismark, These specific quotes are portrayed on lid for their Anti-Semitic influence and because they were considered heroes or famous writers with whom the Nazis embraced their phrases. Five anti-Semitic caricatures ring the top portion of the beer stein separated by a few anti-Semitic slogans. The pictures depict and Caption the Jews to be swindlers, bankrupt, arrogant, miserly, and greedy with exaggerated hooked noses, froglike eyes, and large ears. The final imagery on the beer stein is two scenes. On one side the Jews are grotesquely depicted as they are being thrown out of Germany. A procession of Jews carrying off bags of money while being expelled by a German holding a broom in his hand saying "Get out of Germany". Even the animals the Jews were leaving with have the same Stereotypical Exaggerated features. On the other side, the scene Portrays the destination where the Jews are heading and is Titled " The Promised Land" with references to Milk and Honey. The Jews, their animals, the Golden Calf, and even the land itself – all have hooked noses. Labeled at the bottom of this scene is written "Welcome to Israel's Empire" with some biblical features like Jews dancing around the golden calf. One of the largest pictures in this scene is a bank as if all the Jews care about is a place to store all their money. This beer stein was not something that the Germans put on their shelves, they openly used them to go to drink with their buddies at the local beer garden and would display these anti-Semitic items to all in plain view. A similar Beer stein can be seen at the online collection of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 4.26 in (10.8 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5281240027802

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