Purple Torah Mantle
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.
Dates
- Creation: early-mid 20th century
Creator
- From the Collection: Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.) (Organization)
Rights and Usage Statement
This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/
Full Extent
1 items (Torah mantle) ; 41 x 72 x 20 centimeters
Language of Materials
Hebrew
Abstract
A purple velvet cotton Torah mantle (cover). The mantle is trimmed with gold fringe, sequins, and gold trim. There is a white and gold design on the front. The design consists of a crown, two lions, Hebrew letters standing for ''the crown of the Torah,'' and the Ten Commandments in Hebrew.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good Cloth
Provenance
Donated by AMC Cancer Research Center as part of the JCRS Records.
General
Title supplied by archivist.
Drawing Number
41 x 72 x 20 centimeters
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository