Obj. ID: 39324 Cap for Mohel, Tunisia, circa 1930
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Cap for Mohel | Unknown
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Date
circa 1930
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Unknown (Unknown)
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Gross Family Collection No.
020.015.003
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Velvet, Gold Thread, Sewn, Embroidered
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Diameter: 16.8 cm, Height: 9 cm
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Description
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.
The cap is made for a Mohel, for use during the circumcision ceremony. On the top of cap are embroidered in gold netal thread a "Shim" inside a Magen David. At the front are embroidered the initials of the mohel's name, D H. surrounded by floral motifs. At the two sides of that design are fish, representing both luck and protection. The use of a special cap (Kippah) in this form was a Tunisian custom.
Inscription: D. H.
Custom
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Façade (main)
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Object Copyright
Gross Family Collection (GFC)