Print portfolio 21 v.2, 1723-1884, undated
Scope and Contents
The majority of prints focus on ancient Jewish dress and the vestments of Jewish high priests, including Aaron. Also included are depictions of Joad, the Jewish high priest from Jean Racine's tragedy Athalie, and a small number of biblical scenes and liturgical objects from the Temple. Also present are ritual objects such as teffilin and illustrations featuring mezuzot, which outline their purpose and use.
Dates
- Creation: 1723-1884, 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.
Full 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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