Lot 520
Embroidered Matzah Cover - Romania, 1878
Matzah cover. [Romania], 1878.
Cotton-threads embroidery on fabric; fringe of Golden metal-threads.
Square fabric with trimmed corners, with three compartments, each with an embroidered tab - "Cohen", "Levi" and "Israel". Inscription is embroidered on the outer frame - "Baruch Ata…asher kidshanu…" and in the inner frame - "Al Achilat Matzah, 1878". Floral decorations are embroidered in the center, surrounded by a green border with more flowers. Golden metal-threads are embroidered at margins.
Approx. 46X41 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains (mainly to reverse). Unraveled threads with some faults to text and decorations.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
