Prayer book

Identifier
irn12280
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1997.43.1
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
  • Hebrew
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn12280

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 6.380 inches (16.205 cm) | Width: 4.490 inches (11.405 cm) | Depth: 1.260 inches (3.2 cm)

Archival History

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1997 by Gary Deutsch, the son of Ernest Deutsch.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Gary Deutsch. In memory of Ernst Deutsch.

Scope and Content

Jewish prayer book belonging to the family of Ernst Deutsch.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

bound in dark red leather decorated with gold leaf, imprinted inscription along spine reads, "Gebetbuch/Dr. M. Sachs"; back [actual front] cover reads, "Gebetbuch/fuer/Israeliten/von/Dr. M. Sachs"

inside leaf on back [front] side, inscription in black ink, "Zur/Erinnerung/an die/Barmizwah-/Feier des/David Deutsch/gewidmet vom Vorstande des/Prater Bethausvereines/'Tefilath-Jeschurun./Wien, den 30. Januar 1932./22. Schwat 5692."

Genre

  • Books and Published Materials
  • Object
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