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Religion

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Brown Velvet Tefillin Bag, circa 1900

 Item
Identifier: B189.01.0001.00002
Abstract

A brown velvet tefillin (phylacteries) bag with embroidery on the front and back. One side has red, yellow, blue, and green chain and buttonhole stitched flowers. The second side is embroidered with running and back stitches to form a Star of David with flowers in each of the triangles. There is a monogram in the center of the star. The drawstring closure is a red grosgrain ribbon stitched on by hand with blue embroidery floss. Originally belonged to the Kern Family.

Dates: circa 1900

Kern Family Wimple, between 1970-1990

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0008.00046
Abstract

Margo, a relation to the Kern family, displays a wimple that belonged to the family.

Dates: between 1970-1990

Kern Family Wimple, between 1970-1990

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0008.00047
Abstract

Kern family wimple on display with a Torah scroll.

Dates: between 1970-1990