Beschreibung:

Album of the Syrian Orphanage (Schneller Orphanage) in Jerusalem with photos from the estate of Hermann Schneller (1893-1993), most by Paul Hommel. 1927-29. Circa 200 gelatin silver prints. Most 6 x 8,5 cm. Mounted to album pages, bound in imitation leather album (35 x 46 cm) with belt binding, inner cover with typewritten description label. The foundation of the Syrian Orphanage dates back to the bloody massacre in Syria in May/October 1860. The old conflict between the Islamic Druze and the Christian Maronites led to the murder and expulsion of the Maronites in 1860. Through an initiative of Friedrich Spittler many orphans of this massacre were admitted to the Jerusalem 'Brüderhaus'. Its director Johann Ludwig Schneller collected money and supported the institution, so that by the end of the 19th century over 200 children were already accommodated there. A rare compilation comprising many images of the Syrian Orphanage in Jerusalem under German direction as well as images of Palastine. – Most photos in very good condition.