Prayer Shawl
Abstract
An ivory prayer shawl (tallit - Sephardic pronunciation, tallis - Ashkenazic pronunciation). The edge of each side has a pattern of blue-gray and ivory stripes. The sides have tzitzit (fringes) hanging across the entire hem. The fringes serve to remind the Jewish people of the 613 commandments of the Torah. There is a solid ivory silk embroidered attarah (neck band) on the top edge. All four corners have a square with a hole in the center from which the tzizit hang.
Dates
- early-mid 20th century
Rights and Usage Statement
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Extent
1 Items (prayer shawl) ; 42 x 154 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 Cloth
Condition Report
There are tears and holes in the prayer shawl and the garmet is soiled and stained. (TKW, 2008-11-3)
Provenance
Donated by AMC Cancer Research Center as part of the JCRS Records.
General
Title supplied by archivist.
Drawing Number
42 x 154 centimeters
Creator
- From the Collection: Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository