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Original Message:
Sent: 4/6/2022 5:59:00 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com

Original Message:
Sent: 4/7/2022 8:56:00 AM
From: Erich Zuern
Subject: RE: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

Avi –

 

You might want to contact the Jewish Museum Milwaukee. They have – or had – such a cart on display and may still have it in their collections.

 

 

Erich Zuern
Executive Producer

 

Check out our new website!

 

2426 N. 73^rd Street, Suite #104 | Milwaukee, WI 53213
P: 414.745.4158
EZuern@bluewater.studio |  www.bluewater.studio  

 

Original Message:
Sent: 4/6/2022 5:59:00 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com

Original Message:
Sent: 4/7/2022 8:56:00 AM
From: Erich Zuern
Subject: RE: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

Avi –

 

You might want to contact the Jewish Museum Milwaukee. They have – or had – such a cart on display and may still have it in their collections.

 

 

Erich Zuern
Executive Producer

 

Check out our new website!

 

2426 N. 73^rd Street, Suite #104 | Milwaukee, WI 53213
P: 414.745.4158
EZuern@bluewater.studio |  www.bluewater.studio  

 

Original Message:
Sent: 4/6/2022 5:59:00 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com

I believe the Martha's Vineyard Museum has one, but I do not believe it has any Jewish associations.

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Valarie Kinkade
Principal
Museum and Collector Resource LLC
Fort Lauderdale FL and
Concord, MA
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-06-2022 05:59 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com

You might try the National Museum of American History. When I was working on my dissertation about scientific hoaxes, they had an incredible collection from a 19th-century traveling science demonstrator that was invaluable to me (although no Jewish connection, I don't believe). You might also see whether the Tenement House Museum might have any leads. Best of luck--sounds like a fascinating project!

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Elizabeth Stewart PhD
Director
Renton History Museum
Renton WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-06-2022 05:59 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com

Original Message:
Sent: 4/7/2022 12:28:00 PM
From: Elizabeth Stewart
Subject: RE: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

You might try the National Museum of American History. When I was working on my dissertation about scientific hoaxes, they had an incredible collection from a 19th-century traveling science demonstrator that was invaluable to me (although no Jewish connection, I don't believe). You might also see whether the Tenement House Museum might have any leads. Best of luck--sounds like a fascinating project!

------------------------------
Elizabeth Stewart PhD
Director
Renton History Museum
Renton WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-06-2022 05:59 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com

Please circle back and let us know when the book is available!

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Elizabeth Stewart PhD
Director
Renton History Museum
Renton WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-07-2022 01:28 PM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

Thanks, Elizabeth! I'll follow up! Best.

Avi

Original Message:
Sent: 4/7/2022 12:28:00 PM
From: Elizabeth Stewart
Subject: RE: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

You might try the National Museum of American History. When I was working on my dissertation about scientific hoaxes, they had an incredible collection from a 19th-century traveling science demonstrator that was invaluable to me (although no Jewish connection, I don't believe). You might also see whether the Tenement House Museum might have any leads. Best of luck--sounds like a fascinating project!

------------------------------
Elizabeth Stewart PhD
Director
Renton History Museum
Renton WA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-06-2022 05:59 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com

The Philadelphia History Museum had an exhibit on the Jewish history of Philly's Fabric Row in 2016, with a pushcart on display in the gallery. Not sure if that's what you're looking for, but it may be worth looking into. I believe the Museum's collections are now stewarded by Drexel University.

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Lauren Cooper
Interpretive Planner - Exhibitions
Penn Museum - University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-06-2022 05:59 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com

Original Message:
Sent: 4/7/2022 12:38:00 PM
From: Lauren Cooper
Subject: RE: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

The Philadelphia History Museum had an exhibit on the Jewish history of Philly's Fabric Row in 2016, with a pushcart on display in the gallery. Not sure if that's what you're looking for, but it may be worth looking into. I believe the Museum's collections are now stewarded by Drexel University.

------------------------------
Lauren Cooper
Interpretive Planner - Exhibitions
Penn Museum - University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-06-2022 05:59 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com

Hi Avi, I suspect you've already tried JewishGen but you might also try the Collections Stewardship Committee of AAM listserv. It's composed of folks with responsibility for managing museum object collections and the records associated with them. You can find info on that group here:CSAAM

I think a more targeted query might get more results, as might inquiries to the museum organizations serving southern and Plains/western states--places we know saw a lot of Jewish peddlers in the 19th century. Mountain Plains Museum Assn  Southeastern Museums Conference

Good luck.

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Diane Gutenkauf
Krannert Art Museum
Champaign IL
dgutenkauf@hotmail.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-06-2022 05:59 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com

Original Message:
Sent: 4/7/2022 1:40:00 PM
From: Diane Gutenkauf
Subject: RE: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

Hi Avi, I suspect you've already tried JewishGen but you might also try the Collections Stewardship Committee of AAM listserv. It's composed of folks with responsibility for managing museum object collections and the records associated with them. You can find info on that group here:CSAAM

I think a more targeted query might get more results, as might inquiries to the museum organizations serving southern and Plains/western states--places we know saw a lot of Jewish peddlers in the 19th century. Mountain Plains Museum Assn  Southeastern Museums Conference

Good luck.

------------------------------
Diane Gutenkauf
Krannert Art Museum
Champaign IL
dgutenkauf@hotmail.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-06-2022 05:59 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com

Hi Avi. I believe the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans has a peddler's cart on display.

Best of luck,
Lauren

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Lauren Gilbert
Senior Manager for Public Services
Center for Jewish History
New York NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-06-2022 05:59 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com

Original Message:
Sent: 4/8/2022 11:02:00 AM
From: Lauren Gilbert
Subject: RE: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

Hi Avi. I believe the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans has a peddler's cart on display.

Best of luck,
Lauren

------------------------------
Lauren Gilbert
Senior Manager for Public Services
Center for Jewish History
New York NY
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 04-06-2022 05:59 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com

Original Message:
Sent: 4/8/2022 11:02:00 AM
From: Lauren Gilbert
Subject: RE: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

Hi Avi. I believe the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans has a peddler's cart on display.

Best of luck,
Lauren

------------------------------
Lauren Gilbert
Senior Manager for Public Services
Center for Jewish History
New York NY
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 04-06-2022 05:59 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com

Original Message:
Sent: 4/8/2022 3:04:00 PM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: RE: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

Hi, Lauren! Thanks again for that lead--but it turns out that the peddler's cart at MSJE is a prop, not an historical object! Best.

Avi

Original Message:
Sent: 4/8/2022 11:02:00 AM
From: Lauren Gilbert
Subject: RE: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

Hi Avi. I believe the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans has a peddler's cart on display.

Best of luck,
Lauren

------------------------------
Lauren Gilbert
Senior Manager for Public Services
Center for Jewish History
New York NY
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 04-06-2022 05:59 AM
From: Avi Decter
Subject: Looking for a 19th-Century Peddler's Pack or Wagon

I am completing a book on exploiting American Jewish history through 50 historic objects and am looking for a 19th-century peddler's pack or wagon for inclusion in that book. Preferably, the object would have a Jewish association and have been in use prior to 1880, but I am open to considering any well-documented pack or wagon from any region of the US. Thanks for any leads!

Avi Decter, Managing Partner, History Now   avidecter@gmail.com