Independent Order of B’nai B’rith Membership Certificate — 1876

This elaborate membership certificate for the Independent Order of B’nai B’rith combines documentary typography with intricate symbolic and narrative illustration. Banners bearing the ideals “Benevolence,” “Brotherly Love,” and “Harmony” appear above a menorah, the Tablets of the Law, ceremonial emblems, and finely drawn foliage. At the center, an ornate cartouche encloses the original membership inscription.

Created in 1876 and associated with Louis Kurz and the American Oleograph Co., the certificate surrounds its central document with scenes representing community and benevolent activity. Detailed nineteenth-century linework, aged cream paper, restrained brown and black tones, and surviving handwritten elements give the composition the character of both an institutional record and an elaborate decorative print.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Louis Kurz
• Title: Independent Order of B’nai B’rith Membership Certificate
• Original title: Independent Order of B’nai B’rith membership certificate
• Series: Not confirmed
• Date: 1876
• Period: 19th century
• Place of Origin: United States
• Medium: Historical illustrated certificate / print

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.

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