Marriage contract, manuscript, ink and paint on vellum, dated the fouth of Tamuz 5575 (1815 July 12) at Tetuan. Intricate floral border including two birds and a vase above a calligraphed passage with good wishes for the bride and groom. Text framed b...
Description:
Bride: 'Alia bat Yosef ben Ya'akov ben Yosef Ben-Gigi.
Subject (Geographic):
Tetouan (Morocco) --Religious life and customs
Subject (Name):
Ben-Gigi, 'Alia bat Yosef ben Ya'akov ben Yosef, ha-Levi, Mosheh, ha-Levi, Shem Tov ben Avraham ben Shem Tov ben Yosef, and Nahon, Menahem
Subject (Topic):
Ketubah --Morocco --Tetouan and Prenuptial agreements (Jewish law)
