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Hallah covers

Scope note

Textile coverings for loaves of bread (hallot), often baked in elaborate plaited forms, used for the Jewish Sabbath and festival meals. Often of linen, and embroidered with religious inscriptions.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000214961

Broader Terms used

<coverings for food>

Equivalent Terms used

hallah cover

Created

12yrs ago

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