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Yarmulke

 Item
Identifier: B002.16.0323.00005

Abstract

A white skullcap (yarmulke in Yiddish, kipah in Hebrew). Jewish law requires men to cover their heads as a sign of respect and reverence for G_d when praying or speaking G_d's name while reciting a blessing, during study, and while in a synagogue or yeshiva.

Dates

  • early-mid 20th century

Rights and Usage Statement

This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/

Extent

1 Items (skullcap) ; 10 x 16 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

Good Cloth

Provenance

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

General

Title supplied by archivist. ||The height of the skullcap is 10 centimeters and the diameter is 16 centimeters.

Drawing Number

10 x 16 centimeters

Inscription and Marks

Label inside skullcap has ''6 7/8'' and ''lot'' and ''price''

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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