Prayer Shawl Bag
Abstract
A brown velvet prayer shawl (tallit - Sephardic pronunciation, tallis - Ashkenazic pronunciation) bag. Inside is lined with blue cotton fabric. The top folds down to close and there are two loops and four buttons.The front embroidery has a crown, two golden lions, Star of David and ''tallit'' (in Hebrew) under the star. Gold and off-white flowers are embroidered on the front as well. There is gold fringe on the bottom edge of the bag.
Dates
- early-mid 20th century
Rights and Usage Statement
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Extent
1 Items (bag) ; 29 x 36 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
Fair Cloth
Provenance
Donated by AMC Cancer Research Center as part of the JCRS Records.
General
Title supplied by archivist.
Drawing Number
29 x 36 centimeters
Creator
- From the Collection: Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository