Two German Torah Binders, 1926 and 1930

multicolored paint on linen.
height 9 in.; length 132 in.
22.9 cm; 335.3 cm

The first created for Israel, son of Elyakim, known as Rudolf Max Ganz (?), born on the eve of Sabbath (Friday) 7 Tishrei [5]686 (= 25 September 1925). Inscribed in Hebrew with traditional blessings. Embellished with symbols relating to the moth of Tishrei, a shofar, a lulav and a etrog, as well as a crowned Torah and a huppah. 

red paint and navy silk thread embroidered on linen.
height 9 in.; length 132 in.
22.9 cm; 335.3 cm

The second created for Michael, son of Benjamin Stern, born Sunday 28 Elul [5]690 (= 21 September 1930). Inscribed in Hebrew with traditional blessings. Embellished with drawings of a Torah Scroll, a huppah, and Magen David. 

the first: Lightly stained. Edges frayed. the second: lightly stained throughout.
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