1890 Wood Engraving Ancient Synagogue Ruins Tell Hum Capernaum XGA7 XDA5 This is a small original

This is a small original 1909 black and white print ad for the Colgate's Talc Powder from Colgate & Company located at 55 John Street

fleur-de-lis graphic icon

Exhibited here are a fish idol

Please note that there are several minute spots or print defects in the upper third portion of the print

This piece was illustrated by Hunt

1890 Wood Engraving Ancient Synagogue Ruins Tell Hum Capernaum XGA7 XDA5 This is a small originalThis is an original 1890 black and white wood engraving of the Synagogue ruins at Tell Hum, a supposed site of Capernaum. Capernaum was a fishing village during the time of the Hasmoneans on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Excavations have revealed ancient synagogues at this site. One church is said to be the home of Saint Peter. The town was also referred to in the Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of Mark. It was reportedly the home to apostles Simon