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

Le Monde en 100 tenues juives traditionnelles de 1800 a 1940
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Translated titleThe World in 100 Traditional Jewish Costumes 1800–1940
Imprint

Marseille, France, 2005. Booklet, 13 pp., illustrations: 42 col., 13 b&w, 29.7 × 21 cm. French. Unseen.

Location

Maison de l’ Artisanat et des Metiers d’ Art (27 January–26 February 2005)

Description

Female Jewish costumes and accessories from communities around the world. Exhibits included both authentic pieces and garments reconstructed by students from the ICC school of fashion design (Marseille), on the basis of historical prints, paintings, photographs and postcards. Catalog text describes the exhibition project, the historical and cultural significance of clothing, and three of the 35 communities represented (Thessaloniki, Yemen and Algeria). Additional domestic and ceremonial objects represent the broader context in which these costumes were worn. No itemized listing.

main keywords

COSTUME, WOMEN’S
JEWELRY
PHOTOGRAPHS

minor keywords

Algeria
Hanukkah lamps
Historical photographs
Paintings, Jewish figures
Postcards
Prints, costume
Thessaloniki
Yemen

Cite this page
“Le Monde en 100 tenues juives traditionnelles de 1800 a 1940”, in: Catalog of Catalogs Online, A Bibliography of Temporary Exhibition Catalogs Since 1876 that Contain Items of Judaica. Consulted online on 01 June 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/9789004444522_COCO_CC1832>
First published online: 2019



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