Yarmukle
Abstract
A white skullcap (yarmulke in Yiddish, kipah in Hebrew). Jewish law requires men to cover their heads as a sign of respect and reverence for G_d when praying or speaking G_d's name while reciting a blessing, during study, and while in a synagogue or yeshiva.
Dates
- early-mid 20th century
Rights and Usage Statement
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Extent
1 Items (skullcap) ; 10 x 17 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
Good Cloth
Provenance
Donated by AMC Cancer Research Center as part of the JCRS Records.
General
Title supplied by archivist. ||The height of the skullcap is 10 centimeters and the diameter 19 centimeters.
Drawing Number
10 x 17 centimeters
Inscription and Marks
Label inside skullcap has ''7.5'' and parts of two words.
Creator
- From the Collection: Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository