Wool Prayer Shawl
Abstract
A prayer shawl (tallis - Ashkenazic pronunciation, tallit - Sephardic pronunciation) made from wool with black heavy cotton or wool woven stripes. The lower sides have tzitzit (fringe). All four corners have a 3 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in.square with a hole in the center from which the tzizit hang. There is an embroidered strip on the garment.
Dates
- early-mid 20th century
Language of Materials
The records are primarily in English, but some materials are in other languages, including Hebrew, Yiddish, German, and Russian.
Rights and Usage Statement
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Extent
1 Items (prayer shawl) ; 99 x 133 centimeters
Scope and Contents
This series includes religious, medical, printing, administrative, trophies, and other types of objects used at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Examples of objects are Torah scrolls, embroidered towels made by a patient, a Hebrew Corona typewriter, printing cases and type, and a chess trophy.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poor Wool (textile)
Condition Report
The prayer shawl has extensive moth damage. (TKW, 2008-10-27)
Provenance
Donated by AMC Cancer Research Center as part of the JCRS Records.
General
Title supplied by archivist.
Drawing Number
99 x 133 centimeters
Creator
- From the Collection: Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository