Detail of panels on the Aron-ha-kodesh of the Brotherhood Synagogue, Gramercy Park, New York. Wood marquetry. 1994.
Monthly Archives: May, 2009
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ISSACHAR AND ZEBULUN
Detail of panels on the side of the doors of the Aron-ha-kodesh of the Brotherhood Synagogue, Gramercy Park, New York. Wood marquetry. 1994.
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JOSEPH AND BENJAMIN
Detail of panels on the side of the doors of the Aron-ha-kodesh of the Brotherhood Synagogue, Gramercy Park, New York. Wood marquetry. 1994.
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BROTHERHOOD SYNAGOGUE 2
The doors of the Aron-ha-kodesh of the Brotherhood Synagoge, Gramercy Park, New York. Wood marquetry. 1994.
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BROTHERHOOD SYNAGOGUE
In 1994 members of the Brotherhood Synagogue on Gramercy Park in New York approached Ismar about renovating the Sanctuary. The building had originally been built as a Friends’ Meeting House and existing original features, like the cantilevered canopy were incorporated into the design.
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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Declaration of Independence broadside. One of many jobs that Ismar did for Geyer Studio. Offset print. 1974
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BENJAMIN CARDOZO FELLOW CERTIFICATE
Benjamin Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University Cardozo Fellow certificate presentation. One of many jobs that Ismar did for Geyer Studio, this one involving silk screen on lucite and a small offset printed certificate.
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CAN-AM CIVIL ENGINEERING AMITY AWARD
Can-Am Civil Engineering Amity Award, given to L. Austin Wright in 1973. One of many jobs that Ismar did for Geyer Studio.
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DAVID BEN GURION AWARD
UJA David Ben Gurion Award, given to Elie Wiesel in 1975. One of many jobs that Ismar did for Geyer Studio.
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BREAKFAST WITH HORTENSE
An undated photo of Hortense Mendel David at breakfast on vacation, taken by her husband.
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BREAKFAST WITH ISMAR
An undated photo of Ismar David at breakfast on vacation, taken by Hortense Mendel David.
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CAST OF CHARACTERS: ISMAR DAVID
An undated photo of Ismar David, probably taken by Hortense Mendel David.
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CAST OF CHARACTERS: DOROTHY HOFFMAN DAVID
An personal photo of Dorothy Hoffman David on vacation in 1966.
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CAST OF CHARACTERS: ROBERT LESLIE
An undated personal photo of Robert Leslie. As one of the owners of the Composing Room, he was Hortense Mendel’s employer.
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DAVIDS ON THE MOVE
The Davids on the Move. Change of address card when Ismar and Dorothy moved from the Bronx in the early ’70s.
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SPIES WITH GRAPES
Logo for Carmel Winery, one of the first Israeli wineries. From the Jerusalem years.
