Fredericka Mandelbaum

Drawing of Fredericka Mandelbaum from George W. Walling, Recollections of a New York Chief of Police (New York: Caxton Books…

Tombs Jail, New York City, ca. 1896. The structure was built in 1838 in the Five Points neighborhood, a notorious…

Bird's-eye map of New York City looking north from Battery Park. Originally published by Nathaniel Currier, ca. 1856.

Bird's-eye map of New York City looking north from Battery Park. Originally published by Currier & Ives, 1870.

"An old saying twisted. When 'Honest Men' fall out, thieves have to suffer." From the cover of Puck, 15, no.…

"Canada as 'Mother Mandelbaum.'" From the cover of Puck, 17, no. 432 (June 17, 1885). The illustration uses Fredericka Mandelbaum…

"Scientists assert that all diseases can be prevented by inoculation. 'Now, my friends step right up and be vaccinated for…

"The Alderman's Alternative - To Sing Sing, or Canada?" From the cover of Puck, 18, no. 464 (January 27, 1886).…

"The widow at work." Street crime depicted in George W. Walling, Recollections of a New York Chief of Police (New…

"The Counterfeiters Den." Counterfeiting depicted in George W. Walling, Recollections of a New York Chief of Police (New York: Caxton…

House and store of Fredericka Mandelbaum from George W. Walling, Recollections of a New York Chief of Police (New York:…

One of Fredericka Mandelbaum’s infamous dinner parties depicted in George W. Walling, Recollections of a New York Chief of Police…