Historical Torah Scroll Mantle, extensive embroidering, Kehillat Torno Suverein, Romania, [1903]. Height 85 cm. Width 42 cm. Historical evidence of a small Jewish community that was wiped out in the port city Torno Suverein (today Drobata Torno Suverein) on the left bank of the Danube River in Romania. The mantle was made by a artisan: Silver and gold embroidered letters, Torah crown and large eitz chaim in the middle. Metal thread tassels decorating the bottom. The mantle was dedicated for the “יום פקודת תנובת הבית”, דהיינו חתונתה, של מרת שמחה בת שבתי ורחל, בשנת ש’שון ו’ש’מ’ח’ה’ י’מצא בה = תרס”ג [1903]. The mantle has a lining and two upper layers of linen and satin. The upper part of satin totally disintegrated, the embroidery of the letters, Torah crown and eitz chaim remain complete. Attached is printed information about the congregation from the Diaspora Museum. Moderate condition.