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Ceremonial Objects

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Use for religious objects

Found in 91 Collections and/or Records:

Tallit, circa 1984

 Item
Identifier: B202.01.0002.00001
Abstract

A prayer shawl (tallit - Sephardic pronunciation, tallis - Ashkenazic pronunciation) made from white jacquard. There are woven blue stripes and a repeated woven emblem on the edges. The emblems stand for a blessing said in Hebrew before putting on the prayer shawl. Each end has long fringes (''tzitzit'' in Hebrew). Originally belonged to Max Cayton of Washington D.C., brother of Jacob Hayutin of Denver.

Dates: circa 1984

Tallit, between 1900-1909

 Item
Identifier: B254.02.0004.00001
Abstract

An ivory silk prayer shawl (tallit - Sephardic pronunciation, tallis - Ashkenazic pronunciation). The edge of each side has a pattern of blue-gray and ivory stripes. The sides have tzitzit (fringes) hanging across the entire hem. There is a solid ivory silk embroidered attarah (neck band) on the top edge. Originally belonged to the Fishman family.

Dates: between 1900-1909

Tallit Bag, between 1900-1909

 Item
Identifier: B254.02.0002.00002
Abstract

A tan cotton bag for a prayer shawl (tallit - Sephardic pronunciation, tallis - Ashkenazic pronunciation). The bag has a red and pink rose print on the outside and a lining of the same fabric. The top flap folds down and there are three clear buttons to close. Originally belonged to the Fishman family.

Dates: between 1900-1909

Tefillin Bag, 1900s

 Item
Identifier: B371.02.0002.00002
Abstract

Deep blue velvet rectangular tifillin bag with two corded loops at top in black with bits of gold and lined with blue cotton fabric. Front of the bag is embroidered with gold thread with the Star of David over two crossed branches with gold and red berries forming a "U" shape. Embroidered over the star are the initials "M.H." and hebrew letters are embroidered on the bag.

Dates: 1900s

Tefillin Bag, circa 1920

 Item
Identifier: B188.01.0002.00001
Abstract

Handmade deep blue velvet phylacteries (tefillin in Hebrew) bag sewn together on three sides. Red, blue, yellow, and pink cross stitched floral patterns are along three of the front sides. Tefillin in Hebrew is embroidered with green floss in the center of the bag with a flower pattern underneath. There are loops at the top for a drawstring. Inside the bag is lined with red cotton fabric. Originally belonged to Gerson Kaplan.

Dates: circa 1920

Tefillin Bag, circa 1984

 Item
Identifier: B202.01.0001.00002
Abstract

A navy blue velvet tefillin (phylacteries) bag with a gold colored, metal zipper at the top of the bag. A Star of David and the Hebrew word ''tefillin'' are embroidered with gold floss. There is fringe sewn onto the edge of the top side. The back of the bag has no distinguishing features or ornamentation. The bag is lined in white cotton. Originally belonged to Max Cayton of Washington D.C., the brother of Jacob Hayutin of Denver.

Dates: circa 1984

Tefillin Bag, between 1900-1909

 Item
Identifier: B254.02.0002.00001
Abstract

Small black bag with draw string in which to carry tefillin.

Dates: between 1900-1909

Tefillin for the Hand, circa 1984

 Item
Identifier: B202.01.0001.00004
Abstract A tefillin (phylactery) for the hand consisting of a black leather box with a brown leather strap. The top of the tefillin box has one section in Hebrew that designates that it is ''shel yad'' (for the hand). These leather boxes are those which Jewish men from the age of 13 bind with leather straps onto their left arm (unless they are left-handed, in which case they bind it onto their right arm) during the morning prayers; the leather box contains parchments on which are written the four...
Dates: circa 1984

Tefillin for the Hand, circa 1955

 Item
Identifier: B215.01.0001.00004
Abstract A tefillin (phylactery) for the hand consisting of a black leather box with a brown leather strap. The top of the tefillin box has one section in Hebrew that designates that it is ''shel yad'' (for the hand). These leather boxes are those which Jewish men from the age of 13 bind with leather straps onto their left arm (unless they are left-handed, in which case they bind it onto their right arm) during the morning prayers; the leather box contains parchments on which are written the four...
Dates: circa 1955

Tefillin for the Hand, circa 1955

 Item
Identifier: B215.01.0001.00005
Abstract A tefillin (phylactery) for the hand consisting of a black leather box with a brown leather strap. The top of the tefillin box has one section in Hebrew that designates that it is ''shel yad'' (for the hand). These leather boxes are those which Jewish men from the age of 13 bind with leather straps onto their left arm (unless they are left-handed, in which case they bind it onto their right arm) during the morning prayers; the leather box contains parchments on which are written the four...
Dates: circa 1955