Jews
Found in 5106 Collections and/or Records:
Bimah Cover
This a woven cream colored bimah cover with gold threads as part of the weave. Embroidered letters in English on the front. There are two snaps in the middle of the cover. Strips of embroidery form a Star of David in the center of the cover. A bimah (among Ashkenazim) or tebah (among Sephardim) is the elevated area or platform in a Jewish synagogue which is intended to serve the place where the person reading aloud from the Torah stands during the Torah reading service.
Bimah Curtain and Valance
Blue velvet brocade Bimah curtain and valance for the Ark. Embroidered in gold threads and sequins on the curtain is a crown, two lions, Hebrew letters standing for ''the crown of the Torah,'' and the Ten Commandments in Hebrew between the lions. A Star of David and a vine with flowers are also embroidered on the curtain. Embroidered on the valance are two Star of Davids and a vase with wheat. Both the curtain and the valance have gold colored trim and fringe.
Bimah Curtain and Valance, Circa 1945
Red Bimah curtain and valance for the Ark Embroidered in gold threads and sequins on the curtain is a crown, two lions, Hebrew letters standing for ''the crown of the Torah,'' and the Ten Commandments in Hebrew between the lions. Both the curtain and the valance have gold colored trim and fringe.
Biochemical Laboratory at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1924
Interior of the Biochemical Laboratory, in the I. Rude Building, on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Three staff members work at lab benches. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Biochemical Laboratory at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1924
Biochemical Laboratory at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1921
Interior of the Biochemical Laboratory in the I. Rude Building, on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Bird's-Eye-View of National Jewish Hospital, between 1899-1920
Hand drawn view of the National Jewish Hospital campus on Colorado and Colfax, Denver, Colorado.
Black Felt Hat with Feathers, circa 1958
This is a formal hat that consists of a black tri-cornered felt form covered with white, pastel blue, pink and green feathers that are glued into place. A layer of tulle covers the hat and additional tulle is gathered at center back.
Black Hat with Black Satin Bow, circa 1951
A small black ''manmade straw'' woman's hat with satin ribbon trimming the edge and large bows featured in the back. The ''party tulle'' is decorated with multi-colored pieces of pipe cleaner. The hatpin is a bulb shaped tip of gray cotton knit. Inside the hat are two white labels that read: ''Kay's modes millinery; 614 16th St.; Denver, COLO'' and ''Milgrim''.
Black Plasticized ''Straw'' Hat with Gray and Black Plaid Ribbon, between 1920-1940
A black plasticized ''straw'' hat with black mesh and plaid box. The mesh is used ornamentally with steamed flat loops that are around three-quarters of the hat. Gray and black plaid plasticized ribbon is formed with stiff tulle in tucks to form bows around the brim of the hat.