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Illustrations from Sefer minhagim (Book of Customs)

Artist Unknown

1600/1

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Woodcut illustration of six standing figures, three of whom are wearing masks and holding instruments, with Yiddish text above and below.

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Woodcut illustration of men and women baking with Yiddish text above and below.

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Venice, Venice (Venice, Italy)

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