The Collection

Woman's Headdress

20th century

James Jacques Joseph Tissot

Abram's Counsel to Sarai (Conseils d'Abram à Saraï)

c. 1896-1902

Mikveh Head Scarf

c. 1890

Woman's Shoes

late 19th century

Sash

late 19th century-early 20th century

Bar Mitzvah Robe

early 20th century

James Jacques Joseph Tissot (b. 1836, Nantes, France; d. 1902, Chenecey-Buillon, France) and followers

The Costume of the High Priest (Le costume du Grand-Prètre)

c. 1896-1902

Marriage Blouse

late 19th century

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Purse Clasp and Handle Purse Clasp and Handle decorated with Biblical Figures

late 19th century

Robe Djoma

late 19th century

Skullcap

20th century

James Jacques Joseph Tissot

Joseph Dwelleth in Egypt (Joseph régne sur l'Égypt)

c. 1896-1902

Woman's or Boy's Robe

last quarter 19th century

Marriage Belt

late 19th-early 20th century

Marriage Dress The Grand Costume (El-keswa el-kbira)

late 19th century

Rosa Korchemnaya (née Shtein, 1888-1963)

Wedding and Sabbath/Festival Apron

c. 1900-04

James Jacques Joseph Tissot

Adam and Eve Driven From Paradise (Adam et Éve chassés du Paradis terrestre)

c. 1896-1902

Marriage Veil

late 19th century

Marriage Dress

1875-80

Cap

late 19th to early 20th century