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
- 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
- See more items in
- Home and Community Life: Religion
- Giving in America
- Religion
- National Museum of American History
- religion association
- Judaism
- Subject
- Holidays and Celebrations, general
- Record ID
- nmah_659560
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-6507-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
