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Gragger, after 1905

 Item
Identifier: B002.16.0323.00001

Abstract

This gregor was used at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society during the holiday of Purim. The wood blocks are swung around the handle with a wood gear and produces loud clicks. The noisemaker was used to drown out the name of evil Haman during the reading of the story of Esther.

Dates

  • after 1905

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (gregor) ; 22.5 x 19 x 6 centimeters

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

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 Wood

Provenance

Donated by AMC Cancer Research Center as part of the JCRS Records.

General

Title supplied by archivist.

Drawing Number

22.5 x 19 x 6 centimeters

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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