Cloth matzah cover. Start of the 20th century.
Colored wool embroidered threads on cotton. Matzah cover divided into three compartments with tabs. Kohen, Levi and Yisrael embroidered on the tabs [some of the embroidery has unravelled.] Embroidered beracha on the matzah ending with the words al achilat matzah at center. With nice floral border.
For a similar cover refer to Jewish Tradition in Art: The Feuchtwanger Collection of Judaica , catalogue #475.
28×36 cm. Rounded corners.
Moderate condition, sections unravelling. Stains. Tears.