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Torah mantle
Rome, Italy Early 18th century Silk brocade and gilt silver-threads H: 85; W: 29.5 cm Gift of the Jewish Community of Rome Accession number: B51.01.0156 ; 151/021 |
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In Rome, ceremonial objects were usually part of a lavish set – called addobbamento – that included textiles and silver articles. Some items, often donated by the same family over a long period of time, were personalized with a family crest. Small Corcos family crests hang among the mantle’s fringes, while another, larger one is embroidered at the center of the Torah wrapper (see No. B51.01.0158, 152/045). 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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