Tallith
Object number2015.60.1
Datec. 1940
MediumSilk/Fabric
Credit LineGift of Larry Buntman
DescriptionBlue and off-white (cream) silk tallis. Rectangular. Each end has blue and off-white stripes. Fringe along the short ends; off-white fringe with one light brown fringe piece in each corner. Each corner of the fabric has a rectangular off-white applied piece of silk with white embroidered text and decoration including a decorative border, Hebrew text, a six-sided star, two lions, and text denoting material flanked by flags. Along one of the long sides is an applied rectangle of off-white silk with pointed ends and embroidered decoration including a decorative border, flowers with leaves, and six-sided stars.Dimensions26 x 98 in. (66 x 248.9 cm)MarksEach corner of the fabric has a rectangular off-white applied piece of silk with white embroidered Hebrew text along the top and text along the bottom "PURE SILK".
Related person
Alex Buntman
Related person
Larry Buntman
Related person
Isaac Buntman
Related person
Gwendolyn Buntman
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c. 1950
1926
c. 1773
1968-1969
American Safety Table Company
