Purim. The Face and the Mask. Fine art, Folk Art, Megillot, Ceremonial Objects, Books, Masks and Photographs

Curator	Shifra Epstein.
Imprint	New York City, USA, 1979. Booklet, 45 pp., no illustrations, 22 × 28 cm. English.
Location	Yeshiva University Museum (February–June 1979)
Description	A comprehensive treatment of the halakhic and behavioral aspects of Purim, as seen in art, drama, parody, music, food, costume and ritual. Temporary catalog, with introduction by Shifra Epstein and exhibition checklist. 342 items.
main keywords	CEREMONIAL OBJECTS PURIM SCROLLS OF ESTHER
minor keywords	Adar plaques Games/Toys Hebrew illuminated manuscripts, Bohemia-Moravia & Germany, 17th–19th C Jewish National Fund Ketubbot Micrography Minhagim books Nathan ben Simson of Meseritsch (scribe-artist) Needlework/Embroidery Paintings, biblical images Paintings, Jewish customs & ceremonies Papercuts Pesach plates Postcards Prints, biblical images Prints, Jewish customs & ceremonies Purim, special (individual/communal) Purim belts/buckles Purim costumes/masks Purim cups/beakers Purim groggers Purim ketubbot Purim parodies Purim pastries and molds Purim plates Purim shiviti plaques Purim towels Scrolls of Esther, blessing sheets Scrolls of Esther, bookform Scrolls of Esther, cases Scrolls of Esther, engraved borders Scrolls of Esther, illuminated Scrolls of Esther, miniature Scrolls of Esther, parodies Shivit plaques, paper Tobacco/Snuff boxes Tombstones, sketches/rubbings Torah binders Yad

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