Tallit atarah
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 4.500 inches (11.43 cm) | Width: 38.000 inches (96.52 cm)
Archival History
The tallit atarah was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2014 by Ira Rezak.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Ira Rezak
Scope and Content
Tallit atarah from the collection of the Jewish Cultural Reconstruction Commission [JCR]. This atarah was acquired in New York City, bearing a metal tag which states "JCR" in a star of David on one side and Hebrew initials in star of David on the other. The atarah was part of a large collection of Judaic "cultural treasures" that was "heirless" after the end of World War II, identified and distributed appropriately.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Cloth tallit atarah with metallic thread embroidery.
Genre
- Jewish Art and Symbolism
- Object