Die Fire Korbunes — The Fire Victims, 1911

Die Fire Korbunes, translated as The Fire Victims, is a remarkable piece of Yiddish American sheet music published in New York in 1911. Created as an elegy following the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory fire, its decorative cover combines bold red typography, Yiddish lettering, ornamental framing, and a dramatic central fire illustration.

The restrained red-and-cream palette gives the design a strong graphic presence while preserving the character of early twentieth-century commercial sheet music. Behind its decorative appearance is a deeply historical subject: the March 25, 1911 factory fire that killed 146 people, many of them young Jewish and Italian immigrant women. The work brings together music, memorial art, immigrant culture, and New York labor history in a distinctive period design.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Cover artist not identified
• Title: Die Fire Korbunes (The Fire Victims)
• Original title: Die Fire Korbunes
• Series: Yiddish American Popular Sheet Music
• Date: 1911
• Period: Early 20th Century
• Place of Origin: New York, United States
• Medium: Printed sheet music cover

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.