Tallit
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 20.000 inches (50.8 cm) | Width: 49.000 inches (124.46 cm)
b: Height: 10.000 inches (25.4 cm) | Width: 8.250 inches (20.955 cm)
Archival History
The tallit was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2018 by Paula Berg, the great niece of Hugo Ostreich.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Paula Berg
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
a: Rectangular, white cotton shawl with matching sets of vertical black and white stripes of varying width repeated on each end. b: Rectangular, blue velvet bag with 2 metal snap closures and llight blue synthetic cloth lining.
Genre
- Jewish Art and Symbolism
- Object