Hanukkah Lamp, 1900-1920
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Each night of Hanukkah, many Jewish families light a symbolic candelabrum called a menorah. This deep-rooted custom commemorates a miracle that followed a military victory in the year 165 B.C.E. Menorahs often incorporate traditional motifs, but more modern ones may also depict contemporary subjects, symbols, or designs.
Each night of Hanukkah, many Jewish families light a symbolic candelabrum called a menorah. This deep-rooted custom commemorates a miracle that followed a military victory in the year 165 B.C.E. Menorahs often incorporate traditional motifs, but more modern ones may also depict contemporary subjects, symbols, or designs.
Artifact
Hanukkah lamp
Date Made
1900-1920
Creators
Unknown
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Creator is unknown. Possibly made in Eastern Europe.
Keywords
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
United States, Massachusetts, Newton
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2005.121.62
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Constance & James Levi.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 8.125 in
Length: 2 in
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