Illuminated plaque on paper with calligraphy and decorative elements. Includes four liturgical poems for Purim customary among Kurdish Jews, verses from the Book of Esther, and the blessings recited before and after the reading of the Megillah.
Description:
Imperfect: mutilated with loss of text and illustration.
Documents relating to J. D. Fondren & Bro. : Richmond, Va., 1788-1863
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
Autograph manuscript letters and receipts, dated 1858 to 1868, and other letters, deeds and documents relating to slaves and the slave trade, from 1788 to 1863.
Alternative Title:
[Autograph letter signed] 1859 March 9, Hollow Square, Alabama [to] Friend Fondren
Manuscript, in multiple hands, of a collection of entries related to the regulation and administration of the Botesdale Book Society, a subscription library. The volume contains members' names, minutes of meetings, the results of the elections of the...
Description:
Binding: contemporary vellum. Title written on cover: Botesdale Book Club, Began 1778. Ended 1789.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain--Intellectual life--18th century. and Great Britain--Social life and customs--18th century.
Subject (Topic):
Books and reading--Great Britain., Collection development (Libraries)--Great Britain., Library circulation and loans., Library rules and regulations., and Subscription libraries.
