Burgundy Velvet Tallit Bag, between 1906-1956
Abstract
A wine colored velvet prayer shawl (tallit - Sephardic pronunciation, tallis - Ashkenazic pronunciation) bag. Inside is lined with gray cotton fabric. The top folds down to close, but there is no clasp or drawstring. The front embroidery has two golden lions, Keter Elyon, Star of David and ''tallit'' (in Hebrew) under the star. Gold and off-white flowers are embroidered on the front as well. Originally belonged to Max Rosenthal.
Dates
- between 1906-1956
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Extent
1 Items (Tallit bag)
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Velvet --Cotton
Provenance
Originally belonged to Max Rosenthal.
General
Title supplied by archivist.
Inscription and Marks
Embroidered with Hebrew word ''''tallit''
Creator
- From the Collection: Rosenthal, Anna Schatz, 1889-1980 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository