Torah Cover

• Artist: Jewish (Culture)
• Medium: Embroidered velvet
• Geographical Location: Eastern Europe
• Dates: 20th century
• Dimensions: 22 1/2 x 15 in. (57.2 x 38.1 cm)
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 6H01, 5E
• Accession Number: L50.26.16
• Image: L50.26.16_PS1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2004

Catalogue Description:
Torah Cover, green velvet, machine embroidery, on center star of David topped by crown, underneath symmetrical floral decoration, on bottom Hebrew inscription reads: "for the memory of Rabbi Moses, son of Nathan Neta" [See catalogue sheet in Decorative Arts departmental files for Hebrew inscription]. Condition: Good, lining missing