Sabbath Candelabrum, after 1905
Abstract
These brass Sabbath three-candle candelabrum were used at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. There are two Lions of Judah below three holders for candlesticks. The Sabbath candles are kindled prior to sunset on Friday evenings to provide light on the Sabbath. A Sabbath candelabrum is also known as a niro, the Hebrew word for candle.
Dates
- after 1905
Rights and Usage Statement
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Extent
2 Items (candelabras) ; 30 x 18 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 Brass
Provenance
Donated by AMC Cancer Research Center as part of the JCRS Records.
General
Title supplied by archivist. ||The measurements are for the candelabrum's heights and widths. The diameter of the base is 8 centimeters.
Drawing Number
30 x 18 centimeters
Creator
- From the Collection: Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository