Money box

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Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Money box : Molded : Silver ; Ht: 5,75 in. x W: 5,75 in.
Date
1873-1898
Collection
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
Money box : Molded : Silver ; Ht: 5,75 in. x W: 5,75 in.
Other Title Information
Ceremonial Artifact
Date
1873-1898
Physical Condition
Excellent
Language
German
Yiddish
Notes
Container for donating money to charity, converted from teapot. Cylindrical body with hinged flat lid at top. Lid has slot in centre. Thin handle on side. Latch on opposite side to keep lid closed, with hook to attach lock. Floral border at top and bottom of body, running horizontally, interspersed with vertical ridges running height of cylinder. Narrative: A tzedakah box is a receptacle for collecting money that is designated for charity. The Hebrew word tzedakah comes from the root tzedek, meaning justice. In the Jewish religion, giving money and resources to those in need is understood to be an act of justice.
Accession No.
2005.38.05
Name Access
MHMC
Places
Vienna, Austria, Europe
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
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