Author |
Isaiah Shachar. |
Imprint |
Jerusalem, Israel, 1971. Hebrew edition: 335 pp., illustrations: 20 col., 510 b&w, 21.5 × 27.5 cm; English edition: 341 pp. |
Location |
Israel Museum (30 March–30 July 1971) |
Description |
Monumental, profusely-illustrated catalog of this exceptional collection, which had been acquired recently for the Israel Museum. Preface by Isaiah Shachar. Brief biography of the collector, and overview of the Collection. Twelve of the catalog’s sections are devoted to the life cycle and holiday cycle; six address specific subjects such as Jerusalem, Seals, and Amulets. Introductory paragraphs to most sections. Descriptive entries. 1,132 items. |
Description | |
main keywords |
AMULETSBESAMIMCEREMONIAL OBJECTSHANUKKAH LAMPSHEBREW ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTSJERUSALEMKETUBBOTPRINTERS’ BLOCKS/CLICHÉSSCROLLS OF ESTHERSEALS/STAMPSTEXTILESTORAH ORNAMENTS |
minor keywords |
Adar plaquesBesamimBook bindingsBridal/Wedding beltsCircumcision implements/objectsCoinsElijah’s chairEretz IsraelEtrog containersHaggadotHaggadot, illuminated manuscriptsHamsas, lamp hangersHebrew illuminated manuscripts, Bohemia-Moravia & Germany, 17th–19th CHevra Kadisha beakers/glassesHevra Kadisha illuminated manuscriptsHevra Kadisha tzedakah boxesHistorical documentsHoly Land souvenirsItinerariumKiddush cupsLevite setsMatzah covers/bagsMedalsMezuzah casesMicrographyMizrachMohel booksOmer calendarsPapercutsPesach pillow coversPesach platesPorcelainPortraits, rabbisPrayers for the sovereignPrinted booksPurim cups/beakersPurim ketubbotPurim platesPurim towelsRimmonimRings, signetScrolls of Esther, blessing sheetsScrolls of Esther, casesScrolls of Esther, illuminatedSeals/Stamps, communitySeals/Stamps, kosher certificationSeals/Stamps, personalShabbat lampsShiviti plaques, paperSukkah decorationsSynagogue lampsTalit bagsTassTefillin bagsTefillin casesTobacco/Snuff boxesTorah Ark valancesTorah bindersTzedakah boxes/containersWedding ringsYadYom Kippur belt buckles |