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Aug 3, 2021
Jerusalem, Israel
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Zionism, Herzl, Postcards, Photographs, Books, Ephemera, Posters, Ceramics, Olive Wood, Metalware, Textile, Medals, Pins, Jewelry
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LOT 348:
Silk Cover for Shabbat and Holidays - Jerusalem, 1910s
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Sold for: $50 (₪161)
Price including buyer’s premium and sales tax:
$
62.98 (₪202.80)
Calculated by rate set by auction house at the auction day
Start price:
$
50
Buyer's Premium: 22%
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Silk Cover for Shabbat and Holidays - Jerusalem, 1910s
Silk cloth for Shabbat and holidays, printed for the General Orphans Home in Jerusalem. On its center, is a photo image of the orphan girls, alongside a Menorah and the prayers for Shabbat and holidays. At the four corners are pictures from the orphans daily life, described in English and Yiddish: At work, at meal time, and at prayer in the Western Wall and at the Tomb of Rachel. The margins specify the addresses of the institute in Palestine and in New York. Circa the early 20th century.
The General Orphans Home in Jerusalem was founded in 1902 by Rabbi David Weingarten, and took care of orphan girls from the Jewish community of the city.
Approximately 30X50 cm. Good condition, stains, wear.
