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Torah Mantle, circa 1902

 Item
Identifier: B139.01.0002.00001

Abstract

A crimson velvet brocade Torah mantle (cover). The mantle is trimmed with gold fringe, sequins and gold ribbon. There is a white and gold design on the front consisting of a crown, two lions, Hebrew letters standing for ''the crown of the Torah,'' the Ten Commandments in Hebrew and the date in Hebrew (5663). The mantle was used in the Congregation Shearith Israel (Tenth Street Shul) in Denver.

Dates

  • circa 1902

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (Torah mantle)

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Religious objects from Congregation Shearith Israel.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Poor Velvet

Provenance

Originally belonged to Congregation Shearith Israel (Tenth Street Shul) in Denver.

General

Title supplied by archivist.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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