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Embroidered curtain and valence bearing three crowns and five vessels.

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Curtain and Valance for Torah Ark

1772–1773

Ornately decorated cylindrical case with Hebrew writing on top and scroll inside; closed cylindrical case with ornate decoration.

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Torah Scroll and Case

1860

Mixed media work featuring English and Hebrew text in frames of rectangles throughout work, still life in center rectangle surrounded by hand prints and broken hearts, decorative motif on either side of still life, and floral border.

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David’s Room

1992

Two-seater bench with central armrest, decorated on the seat backs with ritual objects and Hebrew text.

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Circumcision Bench

ca. 1805

Silver cast and engraved container featuring lions holding menorah.

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Alms Container

ca. 1819

Photograph of tombstone with Hebrew text, engraved columns, and decorative objects on top.

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Tombstone

1855

Single page in ink on vellum featuring image of throne in center with bird of prey above, surrounded by Hebrew writing.

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Amulet for the protection of women and newborn children

18th century

Paper with Hebrew text in the shape of an astrolabe.

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Sukkah Decoration

ca. 1775

Illuminated Hebrew manuscript page with ornate columns surrounding text, decorated borders, and two figures on top with crown and tablets.

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Illustrated Daily Prayer Book

1820

Wooden sofa with upholstered seat, featuring an image of clasped hands and Hebrew inscription on seat back.

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Wedding Sofa

1838

Papercut featuring Hebrew text, menorah in center, and crown at top.

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Paper Cut—Shiviti Sign

1858–1859

Heart-shaped amulet with Hebrew words.

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Amulet for Bitoul Ada

1861–1862