Tallit belonging to the Kampf family
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 34.500 inches (87.63 cm) | Width: 57.500 inches (146.05 cm)
b: Height: 9.500 inches (24.13 cm) | Width: 11.750 inches (29.845 cm)
Archival History
The tallit and bag were donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2022 by Dr. Jean E. Jackson, longtime partner of Louis Kampf.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Jean E. Jackson
Scope and Content
Tallit (prayer shawl) that belonged to the Kampf family. Also includes the tallit bag.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
a. Rectangular, white cotton shawl with matching sets of vertical black and white stripes of varying width repeated on each end b. Rectangular, green velvet bag with two metal snap closures and a turquoise lining
Genre
- Jewish Art and Symbolism
- Object
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