110 photographs showcasing Israeli-made products produced by students at the Mftan (Youth Employment Factory) school in Or Yehuda and other branches, as well as photos of the students themselves during production, artists in the factories, the school building, and more. Israel, c. 1960s.
The photographs include Israeli-made products with unique designs (some of which were not widely distributed, but served as proposed models): various “Srulik” products, compasses, various electrical devices, radios, makeup tools, different types of telephones, combs in various designs, microphones, amplifiers, photos of workers in the factory during their work, and many more.
Maftan (Youth Employment Factory) is a network of schools aimed at “rehabilitating disconnected youth.” Maftan is designed to provide professional, therapeutic, and educational responses. The daily schedule in the schools consists of both academic studies and vocational training. The studies in the vocational tracks took place in productive learning workshops, where students learn and produce. They sell the products, and at the end of the month, they receive a salary based on their investment and the profits accumulated. (Today, 17 Maftan centers operate throughout Israel).
Photographs: 9×14 cm. Very good condition. Some of the photographs are stamped on the back with “Photo Bara.” Some of the photographs appear in duplicates.
