Made of two pieces of leather sewn together. The front bears three leather toggle closures, with lengthy strap. Length: 11 inches (28cm).
Auction 85 |
Thursday, November 07th,
2019 at 1:00pm
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 240
CHALITZAH SHOE.
Made of two pieces of leather sewn together. The front bears three leather toggle closures, with lengthy strap. Length: 11 inches (28cm).
Est: $800 - $1,200
PRICE REALIZED $1,000
Provenance: The late Rabbi Dr. Leo (Yehudah) Breslauer, (Fürth - New York).
For a summary of the many complex laws of the Chalitzah ceremony see EJ, Vol. XI cols. 122-31.