Printed cover for challah. New York, beginning of the 20th century.

Lithographic printing on cloth, white with lining. In the center of the cover is a 7-branched menorah, above it an inscription “For Shabbat and Yom Tov.” On the two sides are the blessings for the lighting of the candles, and a supplication in Yiddish. Underneath is the piyyut Bar Yochai. In addition appear: the piyyut Shalom Aleichem, and the nussach of the Kiddush for Shabbat and Yom Tov. In the four corners and in the lower center are pretty drawings of holy places in Israel. The name of the printer appears in the lower center of the cloth: Yosef Schwartz and Son. 43x52cm. Generally very good condition.