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Robe

Object number2011.44.1 a,b

Manufacturer Bentley and Simon

OriginNew York, NY

Mediumpolyester; stain; metal; plastic

Credit LineGift of Judith Stein

DescriptionCantorial robe with toque. Robe is beige polyester with long sleeves and five faux pearl buttons down front. Toque is beige satin with floral embroidered pattern and has a white tassel at top and a leather inner band.Dimensions(a) Measured flat...Height: 48 ; Width of shoulder: 18 ; Length of sleeve: 23
(b) H: 7 ; W: 8
Inscriptions(a)
Label in collar has handwritten below text in space provided: "Heiser".
Marks(a)
Label in collar, blue embroidery with text "SINCE 1912 / QUALITY ROBES / FOR / LASTING VALUE / RELIGIOUS / B&S / ACADEMIC / BENTLEY & SIMON / NEW YORK, N.Y."

(b)
Printed tag attached to band has text "7 LOT / PRICE".
Historical NotesHigh Holiday cantorial robe and toque that belonged to donor Judith Stein's father, Mordecai Heiser, who was the music director at the B'nai Israel Congregation for almost 50 years. The temple on Pittsburgh's Negley Avenue was founded in 1911. Heiser became known throughout the city for his singing voice. As well as being a cantor, Heiser served as a mohel (ritual circumciser).

Previous owner Mordecai Heiser

Related institution B'nai Israel Congregation

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