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Burgundy Velvet Tallit Bag, between 1906-1956

 Item
Identifier: B201.01.0004.00003

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

Rights and Usage Statement

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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

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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