Cabinet photograph depicting a silver Torah breastplate, offered for sale by Martin & Son of London, England. The photograph, circa 1885, was sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Handwritten on the back are details regarding the weight and price of the breastplate. This is one of nine photographs in a collection that also includes a drawing and a fragment of the original envelope.
Subject: Mikveh Israel Synagogue
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Cabinet photograph and hand drawing of a Torah crown (approximately 40-45 ounces), sent in an envelope from Martin & Son, 245 Commercial Rd., London, England, to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1885. This is one of nine cabinet photographs and a drawing sent to Rabbi Morais, possibly related to an inquiry about purchasing ritual objects.
A faded and partially illegible receipt issued by S. Gans, acting as Gabay (representative) of Mikveh Israel Synagogue, to Mariam Gratz Etting. The receipt is for the rental of a seat, specifically located upstairs in the synagogue. The receipt was found among estate papers and the date is September 27, 1876.