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Obj. ID: 39323  Brit Milah Textile, Germany, circa 1875

© Gross Family Collection, Photographer: Bar Hama, Ardon, -

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Brit Milah Textile | Unknown
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circa 1875
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Gross Family Collection No.
020.015.002
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Polychrome silk thread embroidery in satin and stem stitch on fine cotton ground for front panel, Raised laid stitch with yarn foundation for inscription Twill cotton back panel, hand made cotton lace sewn around the two panels
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Height: 44 cm, Width: 57.5 cm
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The following description was prepared by William Gross:

Circumcision for the Jewish male is commanded by the Torah to be performed eight days after the birth of the male child. Surrounding this custom are many different types of objects for use on that day.

This textile is a pillow cover for a pillow to be placed next to infant on night before circumcision. On the back panel are embroidered initials in a monogram. The top side is embroidered with a saying about the guardian of Israel who will remain ever vigilant. The night before the circumcision was considered to be a time when the child was most open to evil spirits, such as Liltih. Special textiles with an inscription for this ceremony are not common.

Inscription: Hinei Lo Yinam ve-Lo Yishan Shomer Yisrael Behold! He that keeps Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps (Psalms 121:4)

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