Subject: Menorahs

A menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum, dating from circa 1890. The object's material and specific details are unknown due to limited information in the original record.

Glass bead crewel work depicting a menorah with candles on a table, alongside a prayer book. The background features a gold wall with green vines, and the table is covered with a red cloth. The artwork is undated, but based on style, is likely from the early 20th century.

This menorah, designed in the shape of the Statue of Liberty, is number 44 of a series designed by Manfred Anson in 1986. It was created for the donor in late 2004. This piece is considered an iconic representation of the Jewish American experience. A similar menorah is owned by the Library of Congress and was featured in their "Haven to Home" exhibit celebrating the 350th anniversary of Jewish settlement in America. The menorah is also featured in the catalogs of the Skirball Museum and Nancy Berman's "Art of Hanukkah."