Marriage contract, manuscript, ink and paint on paper, dated 14th of Tishre 5639 at Izmir (1878). The text is in Sefardic script surrounded by multicolor floral borders, with gilded lines. Above the text is a triangle with a vase of flowers in the center. The text does not fill the space between the borders. Above the text, in block letters, are blessings for the bride and groom. The signatures of the two witnesses are in the elaborate style common to rabbis in the Mediterranean world and North Africa.
Description:
Bride: Miryam ... . and Bridegroom: Avraham Mosheh ... .
Subject (Geographic):
Izmir (Turkey) --Religious life and customs
Subject (Name):
Avraham ben Eliya'u, Hakhim David ben Hakhim Yitshak, Laka bat Mosheh, and Yitshak ben Re'uven
Subject (Topic):
Ketubah --Turkey --Izmir and Prenuptial agreements (Jewish law)
Marriage contract, printed form completed in manuscript, ink on paper, dated 8th of Kislev 5680 at Izmir (1919). Text is surrounded by an ornamental printed border in the shape of a portal, made up of distinctive verses, columns, oak leaves, floral garlands, and other designs, printed by Impr. ""Franko"" Izmirnah. Above the text are two signatures on either side of the document, both dated 6 Kislev 5680. One of the signatures also includes the stamped name Boaz Memasche.
Description:
Bride: Perla bat Shimshon?, Bridegroom: Hayim Hazan., and Witnesses: Nisim Yitshak Hazan, and two others.
Subject (Geographic):
Izmir (Turkey) --Religious life and customs
Subject (Name):
Hayim Hazan, Nisim Yitshak Hazan, and Perla bat Shimshon
Subject (Topic):
Ketubah --Turkey --Izmir and Prenuptial agreements (Jewish law)