Brass and Silver Wash Platter with Biblical Scene A brass and silver wash platter featuring a primitive depiction of a high priest and a soldier holding the Ten Commandments. Hebrew lettering is inscribed around the rim. The platter is designed to hang. Created circa 1900.
Menorah Designed as the Statue of Liberty: Design by Manfred Anson, 2004 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."
Mizrach: Simple Solomon's Temple A simple Mizrach depicting Solomon's Temple. The date of creation is unknown. The creator is unknown. Geographic location is unknown.
Papercut artwork depicting lions, birds, and trees; signed by Ludwig Goldstein, June 12, 1897 A colored papercut artwork depicting lions, birds, and trees. The artwork is signed by Ludwig Goldstein and dated June 12, 1897. The inscription also includes the phrase "To Winne White for good teaching;...NY boy and girl." The art of papercutting is believed to be the quintessential expression of European Jewish folk art. Eastern European Jewish papercuts assumed many different forms and exhibited a wealth of themes and motifs, to fit a wide range of purposes. They were used as "Mizrah" and "Shiviti" plaques; "Yahrzeit" plaques; "Shir HaMa'alot" plaques, believed to give protection to childbearing mothers and newborns; "roizalakh" (rose-shaped ornaments) to decorate the household during the Shavuot holiday; "Ushpizin" plaques for the holiday of Sukkot; and other forms of items.
Punchboard Sampler: The Sacrifice of Isaac Punchboard sampler depicting the Sacrifice of Isaac. Created circa the late 1890s in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Shows great detail.
Stained Glass Window from Temple Oheb Sholom, Reading, PA Stained glass window used for the final execution, created by J. M. Case & Co. Located in Rabbi Wirman's study at Temple Oheb Sholom in Reading, Pennsylvania. The window was created circa 1930 and bears the number #113054.
The Temple of Solomon and the Tabernacle of Moses: A Set of Ten Copperplate Engravings, 1724-1725 A collection of ten copperplate engravings depicting the Temple of Solomon and the Tabernacle of Moses. Published in 1724 and 1725, this set offers detailed illustrations of the architectural features, porches, walls, gates, chambers, and appurtenances of these significant biblical structures. The engravings are described as major cuts.
Watercolor Painting of a Rabbi Holding a Torah Watercolor painting depicting a rabbi holding a Torah. The painting is undated, but the donor suggests a date of around 1950.
Watercolor Study: Into Thy Hands I Commit My Spirit A large watercolor painting or illustration in the Art Deco or Stalinist style. Depicts stylized eagle's wings over the Eternal Light. The title, "Into Thy Hands I Commit My Spirit," is written in English and Hebrew at the bottom. Created circa 1935. The donor's description notes that it may be a study for a larger painting.