Yarmulke
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2010.298.13.2
Dimensions: 2.25 in X 6 in
Dimensions (Metric): 5.715 cm X 15.24 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 5.715 cm X 15.24 cm
Source: Rebecca Wald Clemento
Credit Line: Gift of Rebecca Wald, Alexandra Wald, Daniella Wald, wife and children of Victor Wald
Description
Maroon suede yarmulke stored in the tallit bag belonging to Victor Wald, with white and maroon braided detailing around the rim. Inside the yarmulke is stamped: "Bar Mitzvah of Lenny Gross, December 23, 1978."
Maroon suede yarmulke stored in the tallit bag belonging to Victor Wald, with white and maroon braided detailing around the rim. Inside the yarmulke is stamped: "Bar Mitzvah of Lenny Gross, December 23, 1978."
Historical Notes
Native New Yorker Victor Wald lived with his wife, Rebecca, and their two daughters in Manhattan. An avid reader, he filled their apartment with books, especially on history and Judaism. Victor was a broker at Avalon Partners on the North Tower’s 83rd floor. On September 11, a stranger, Harry Ramos, helped him down the stairs. The two were last seen on the 36th floor. Victor was 49 years old.
Native New Yorker Victor Wald lived with his wife, Rebecca, and their two daughters in Manhattan. An avid reader, he filled their apartment with books, especially on history and Judaism. Victor was a broker at Avalon Partners on the North Tower’s 83rd floor. On September 11, a stranger, Harry Ramos, helped him down the stairs. The two were last seen on the 36th floor. Victor was 49 years old.
