Torah Mantle, circa 1902
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
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
- From the Collection: Congregation Shearith Israel (Denver, Colo.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository