Photo © Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by David Harris |
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Torah ark curtain (parokhet) made from dowry items
Izmir, Turkey Dedicated 1907 Velvet, gilt metal-thread embroidery Hebrew inscription in memory of the woman to whom the dowry belonged L: 208; W: 142 cm Accession number: B80.3009 ; 152/170 |
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Publications: The Jewish World 365 Days, from the Collections of The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, U.S.A., 2004 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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