The Torah from the 19th century

Details of the project

Title of work

The Torah from the 19th century

Studio

Studio of Conservation and Restoration of Prints and Drawings

Head of the studio

dr hab. Weronika Liszewska, prof. ASP (promotor)

Technique

a parchment torah scroll, wound on 2 wooden rollers

Dimensions

left wooden roller length 650 mm; right wooden roller (no top) 530 mm; parchment sheet height approx. 325 mm; rectangular sheets of various widths; length of the available scroll 1750 mm

Description

Degree piece, dissertation Issues related to the conservation of the historic Torah scroll from the collection of the Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw