Yad or Torah pointer used for over a century in Romania

Identifier
irn520962
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2000.528.2
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 10.500 inches (26.67 cm)

Archival History

The yad was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2000 by the Jewish Community of Targu Mures.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of the Jewish Community of Targu Mures

Scope and Content

Yad used by Orthodox Jewish community of Targu Mures, Romania for over 100 years.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Yad, Torah pointer, composed of carved wood with painted details and fabric cord. The ends are shaped as pointing hand (finger broken off). Composed of different carved wood sections (including spiral design and open-work cages) and painted with blue and gold paint (very worn). Green fabric cord attached to end carved loop.

Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.