Wimpel (Torah binder), commemorating the birth of the child Avraham Ze’ev son of Yosef Aryeh Leib. [Germany], Tammuz 5545 [1785].

Ink and paint on linen.

Composed of four nearly identical linen sheets sewn one to the other. At center appears the inscription: “Avraham Ze’ev son of... R. Yosef Aryeh… born on Wednesday, the second day of Rosh Chodesh Tammuz 5545, may G-d raise him to [a life of] Torah, marriage, and good deeds. Amen Selah".

Decorated with illustrations of animals, plants and flowers, a Torah scroll, and a couple with a rabbi beneath a wedding canopy. At the beginning appears a gate-like illustration, with an additional inscription: “This is the gift of the child Avraham Ze’ev son of… R. Yosef Aryeh Leib… born on Wednesday, the second day of Rosh Chodesh Tammuz 5545”.

Height: 21 cm. Length: 333.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Minor tears. Piece missing at edge of fourth sheet, restored with a later fabric patch.