Yahrzeit (Remembrance) Lamp, circa 1950
Abstract
A bronze colored electrical lamp base. Remembrance lamps are designed to keep a Yahrzeit light burning on the day of Yahrzeit (''Time of Year'' in Yiddish). This day observes the anniversary of the death of a parent and other relatives for whom the rites of mourning are carried out. The base is inscribed: ''In Loving Memory''.
Dates
- circa 1950
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Extent
1 Items (lamp)
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair Metal
Provenance
Originally belonged to the Kaplan family.
General
Title supplied by archivist.
Inscription and Marks
Base is inscribed with: ''In Loving Memory''
Creator
- From the Collection: Kaplan family (Family)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository