Scroll comprised of children’s illustration of the Tanach, “Kevutzat Ofer, ” from Kibbutz Ein HaMifratz, end of 1930s-beginning of 1940s. One-of-a-kind.
18 [pasted leaves], 16 cm.The scroll is about 3 meters long and consists of 17 illustrations of the story of Joseph and his brothers, with a title page. The pictures were made by children from
Kevutzat Ofer in Kibbutz Ein HaMifratz. The Kibbutzim website has detailed information regarding this group and describes how these children – some of whom signed their pictures – helped conceal ammunition from the British.
The color is a little rubbed. Very fine condition.