Gragger, after 1905
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
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
- From the Collection: Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository