GROUP OF TORAH TEXTILES A: Mantle, Eastern Europe, dated 1852. * B: Torah Cover, American, 20th century. * C: Blue Mantle: Eastern Europe or American, dated 1934.

A: Red velvet, gold wire embroidery, sequins; at center, lions of Judah flank satin applique Decalogue and support applique satin crown with colored stones; metallic ribbon trim around hem; blue cotton lining. The donor and his wife, as well as the date of their gift (1852) are identified. H: 745mm. Worn; loose sequins. B: Used to cover open scroll between readings. Gold velvet with applique central oval section, bordered with metallic lace ribbon; gold fringe border. At center, applique metallic embroidered crown with foil trim; applique embroidered metallic inscription. This mantle bears a touching inscription: “This is the donation of Dinah, in memory of the soul of her husband, Feivel, and her son, Jacob Moses Perl.“ W: 655mm. C: Blue velvet mantle with metallic ribbon at hem; metallic wire embroidered inscriptions, floral decoration; sequins and colored stones. At top: “Keter Torah” flanks applique velvet crown. At center, applique lions flank Decalogue; below, dated 5714. H: 740mm.

A: Formerly in the Feinberg Collection. B: Formerly in the Zagayski Collection.