Postcard portfolio 14, 1910-1925, undated
Scope and Contents
Postcards featuring illustrations of religious rituals and ceremonies, especially those associated with Jewish holidays. Examples include Passover seders, the Rosh Hashanah rituals of tashlikh and blowing the shofar, and the Yom Kippur ritual of kapparot. Of note are many images depicting ritual objects such as Torah scrolls, tefillin and tallitot. A majority bear New Year's greetings or blessings in Hebrew.
Dates
- Creation: 1910-1925, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Rosenthall, William A. (Person)
Language of Material
Materials in Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Latin, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukrainian, and Yiddish
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 81.5 linear feet (58 flat boxes, 5 postcard boxes, 28 document boxes, 1 slim document box, 38 oversize folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
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