us-005578-irn887
type: RecordSet
archival history: The challah cover was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1989 by Gertrude Straus.
physical characteristics and technical requirements: Rectangular, off white, handmade lace cover with a Hebrew inscription at the center.
conditions of access: No restrictions on access
has beginning date: 1801-01-01
has end date: 1900-12-31
has or had holder: us-005578
has or had identifier: 1
has or had some members with language: heb
has record set type: Item
identifier: irn887
record resource extent: overall: Height: 12.500 inches (31.75 cm) | Width: 9.000 inches (22.86 cm)
results or resulted from: 1
scope and content: A challah cover is a textile used during the Jewish Sabbath and festival meals to cover hallot (loaves of bread), which are often baked in an elborate, plaited shape. Religious inscriptions are often added to the covers, most commonly with embroidery or paint.
title: Handmade lace challah cover with a Hebrew inscription owned by Gertrude Straus