Hermann Adler
(1839-1911), Chief RabbiSitter in 3 portraits
Hermann Adler, who succeeded his father as chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations in 1891, was an inspirational preacher; but adoption of Anglican vestments and styling himself as 'the Very Reverend' made him unpopular with many Jews newly arrived from Europe.
by Hayman Seleg Mendelssohn
albumen cabinet card, 1886-1889
NPG x15
by W. & D. Downey, published by Cassell & Company, Ltd
carbon print, published 1892
NPG Ax15984
Hermann Adler ('Men of the Day. No. 912. "The Chief Rabbi"')
by Sir Leslie Ward
chromolithograph, published in Vanity Fair 31 March 1904
NPG D45216
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