Catalog of Catalogs Online, A Bibliography of Temporary Exhibition Catalogs Since 1876 that Contain Items of Judaica

Journey to a New World. Stories in Silver
(97 words)

Imprint

Sydney, Australia, 1999. 48 pp., illustrations: 16 b&w, 21.1 × 15 cm. English.

Location

Sydney Jewish Museum (June–September 1999)

Description

Exhibition of precious objects owned by members of the Sydney Jewish community. Each exhibit was presented alongside its story: under what circumstances it was acquired, and how its owner came to settle in Australia. Detailed descriptive entries. 14 items.

Description

The exhibition was organized by the Jewish Community Services in celebration of the International Year of Older Persons.

main keywords

CEREMONIAL OBJECTS
TORAH ORNAMENTS

minor keywords

Besamim
Candlesticks/Candelabra
Etrog containers
Kiddush cups
Rimmonim
Shechita knives
Tass
Tobacco/Snuff boxes
Torah cases
Yad

Cite this page
“Journey to a New World. Stories in Silver”, in: Catalog of Catalogs Online, A Bibliography of Temporary Exhibition Catalogs Since 1876 that Contain Items of Judaica. Consulted online on 06 June 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/9789004444522_COCO_CC1586>
First published online: 2019



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