Purim Charity Collection Plaque

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Object Details

Description (Brief)

Giving is a fundamental part of many religions. These plaques were used during Purim, a Jewish holiday. Purim traditions include donating funds to charity, often through Jewish organizations.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Henry S. Hartogensis

Date made

late 19th - early 20th century

ID Number

CL.314494

accession number

65066

catalog number

314494

Object Name

plaque

Physical Description

metal, sheet (overall material)

paint (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 7.1 cm x 13.4 cm; 2 25/32 in x 5 9/32 in

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Home and Community Life: Religion

Giving in America

Religion

Data Source

National Museum of American History

religion association

Judaism

Subject

Holidays and Celebrations, general

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-6507-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_659560