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An Eastern European Streimel, mid-19th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Diameter of streimel: 10 1/2 inches
quilted blue velvet, leather, cloth and sable tails, with an accompanying galvanized sheet iron box decorated with a stamped floral design.
height 6 5/8 in.; diameter 9 7/8 in.
17 cm; 25 cm
This prominent fur hat known as a streimel is worn by Hasidic men on the Sabbath, holidays and for festive occasions such as weddings. The origin of this hat is unknown but according to legend, the custom of wearing a streimel came about as a result of a decree attempting to humiliate the Jews by forcing them to wear the tails of unkosher animals. The Jews, however, turned what was meant to be a mark of shame into a majestic hat that symbolizes their devotion to religious tradition. This hat, known as a Streimel mit a shpits (with a point) is worn by members of the Ruzhin Hasidic dynasty who explain its form as an allusion to a royal crown.
EXHIBITED:
Jerusalem, Israel Museum, A World Apart Next Door: Glimpses into the Life of Hasidic Jews, June-December 2012, illustrated pp. 80-81
RELATED LITERATURE:
Esther Juhasz, ed., The Jewish Wardrobe: From the Collection of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2012, similar examples illustrated pp. 74-75 and 320
Catalogue Photograph © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Elie Posner
height 6 5/8 in.; diameter 9 7/8 in.
17 cm; 25 cm
This prominent fur hat known as a streimel is worn by Hasidic men on the Sabbath, holidays and for festive occasions such as weddings. The origin of this hat is unknown but according to legend, the custom of wearing a streimel came about as a result of a decree attempting to humiliate the Jews by forcing them to wear the tails of unkosher animals. The Jews, however, turned what was meant to be a mark of shame into a majestic hat that symbolizes their devotion to religious tradition. This hat, known as a Streimel mit a shpits (with a point) is worn by members of the Ruzhin Hasidic dynasty who explain its form as an allusion to a royal crown.
EXHIBITED:
Jerusalem, Israel Museum, A World Apart Next Door: Glimpses into the Life of Hasidic Jews, June-December 2012, illustrated pp. 80-81
RELATED LITERATURE:
Esther Juhasz, ed., The Jewish Wardrobe: From the Collection of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2012, similar examples illustrated pp. 74-75 and 320
Catalogue Photograph © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Elie Posner
Condition
There is a 1 inch vertical tear to the blue velvet. The interior leather band shows some wear. In overall very good condition.
The accompanying iron box is somewhat worn with age.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.