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An Ottoman Torah Ark Curtain Made from a Woman's Dress

Early 20th Century

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Cloth embroidered with decorative flowers, spirals, and lines.
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İzmir, Ottoman Empire (İzmir, Türkiye)

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Art
Textiles
Ritual objects
Ritual & observance
Torah study
Dress

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