Lot 138
Zionist “Shana Tova” Greeting Printed on Silk Fabric – U.S.A.
"LeShana Tova Tichatevu" blessing ("May you be inscribed for a good year") printed on a fine, delicate silk fabric. [U.S.A., early 20th century].
The blessings are written in Hebrew and English. In the center is a blue-and-white flag with a Star of David in the middle and the inscription "Degel Yisrael / Jewish National Flag". Beneath the flag appear four lines from HaTikva (later Israel's national anthem). The frame is adorned with flowers and various decorations suggestive, in their color and shape, of the flag of the United States.
Approx. 25X25 cm. Good-fair condition. Folded. Tears to folding lines. Creases. Some stains.
