Hebrew Tent Society Tent Dedication Plaque, 1905
Abstract
Tent dedication plaque for the St. Joseph, Missouri Hebrew Tent Society dedicated in 1905.
Dates
- 1905
Extent
From the File: 1 Items : flat box (37 x 25 x 3 inches)
Scope and Contents
This series includes religious, medical, printing, administrative, trophies, and other types of objects used at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Examples of objects are Torah scrolls, embroidered towels made by a patient, a Hebrew Corona typewriter, printing cases and type, and a chess trophy.
Materials Specific Details
Plaque is a rectangular piece of metal with metal letters attached reading "Heb. T(e)nt Soc. St. Joseph." The plaque covered with brown paint, "T(e)nt" is painted white. 'E' from the word tent ispartially broken off. Plaque would have been attached over the door one of the JCRS patient tents.
Dimensions
30 inches x 2 1/2 inches x 1/8 inches
Creator
- From the Collection: Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (U.S.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository