Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles. Interior of Mikve Israel-Emmanuel Synagogue, dedicated in 1732, oldest in continuous use in Western Hemisphere. View shows mahogany Hekhal containing 18 scrolls and beautiful old brass chandeliers over sand covered floor.

Title:

Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles. Interior of Mikve Israel-Emmanuel Synagogue, dedicated in 1732, oldest in continuous use in Western Hemisphere. View shows mahogany Hekhal containing 18 scrolls and beautiful old brass chandeliers over sand covered floor.

Description:

Color photographic postcard of the interior of Congregation Mikvé Israel-Emanuel, including the Torah ark, in Willemstad.

Collection Title:

William A. Rosenthall Judaica Collection - Postcards

Contributing Institution:

College of Charleston Libraries

Media Type:

Postcards

Personal or Corporate Subject:

Congregation Mikvé Israel-Emanuel (Willemstad, Curaçao)

Topical Subject:

Synagogues--Curaçao--Willemstad and Torah arks

Geographic Subject:

Willemstad (Curaçao)

Language:

English

Shelving Locator:

Postcard Portfolio 03,cofc-war-postcard03-198

Date Digital:

2011-07

Digitization Specifications:

Scanned with Epson Expression 10000 XL, 800 ppi, 24 bit color. Archival tiff image available.

Internet Media Type:

image/jpeg

Copyright Status Statement:

Copyright status undetermined.

Access Information:

For more information, contact Special Collections, College of Charleston Libraries, 66 George Street, Charleston SC 29424.

Admin ID:

30984