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1. Shiviti plaque : Jerusalem, 1932 and שויתי : ירושלים, 1932.
- Call Number:
- Hebrew MSS suppl 234 (Oversize)
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- Manuscript, ink on paper, dated 693 Kisleṿ (1932). The traditional shiviti statement, Psalm 16:8, "I have set (shiviti) the Lord always before me" is written at the top of the document. In the center of the document is a large seven-branched candelabrum formed from the text of Psalm 67. At the very bottom of the menorah is a statement that this shiviti was made by Mosheh ben Yitsḥaḳ Mizraḥi. On either side there are two circles which contain the date and the place, the holy city of Jerusalem. The frame around the document consists of abbreviations, with the exhortation, "Know before Whom you stand" at the top. In the two upper corners and the center there are floral designs. At the bottom of the document is the name Yokheved bat ḥakham ʻAmram Mizraḥi.
- Description:
- In Hebrew.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Jerusalem. and Jerusalem
- Subject (Topic):
- Prayer, Judaism, Religious articles, Jewish art and symbolism, and Religious life and customs
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Shiviti plaque : Jerusalem, 1932, שויתי : ירושלים, 1932.
2. Shiviti plaque : Warsaw, Poland, [early 20th century?]. and שויתי : וארשה, פולין, [המאה ה20?]
- Call Number:
- Hebrew MSS suppl 79 5 (Broadside)
- Image Count:
- 6
- Abstract:
- Printed on paper with a green background. The document is in very poor shape and is pasted onto a hard backing. On the top are depicted the 12 tribes of Israel in a semi-circle, and immediately below is a six-pointed star with the traditional Hebrew shiviti statement: "I have set the Lord always before me". This statement is so faded as to be barely legible. On either side of the star are two circles. On the right side is a map of the Israelite travels in the desert and on the left a, map of the tribal settlement of Canaan. Below each circle are multiple scenes from biblical narrative history. These scenes include the Exodus from Egypt, the tabernacle in the desert, Jonah and the whale, and many more. In the center are two scenes from the Temple in Jerusalem. On the lower right corner of the document there is a statement in Russian, saying that the document was approved by the censor in Warsaw
- Description:
- In Hebrew.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Poland, Warsaw., and Warsaw (Poland)
- Subject (Topic):
- Prayer, Judaism, Religious articles, Jewish art and symbolism, and Religious life and customs
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Shiviti plaque : Warsaw, Poland, [early 20th century?]., שויתי : וארשה, פולין, [המאה ה20?]
3. Amulet : Italy, ca. 1800?. and קמע : איטליה, ca. 1800?.
- Call Number:
- Hebrew +65
- Image Count:
- 2
- Abstract:
- 2 Amulets, manuscript, ink and paint on paper. Calligraphic Italian hand. Written on both sides of the leaf, with borders and vignettes in colors. One side of the leaf has an predominantly orange border, and on top are two putim holding a crown, with the word "bi-yeshuʻati" (in my redemption). This amulet is meant to keep the bearer free of harm. On the bottom, in large block letters, are kabbalistic statements. On the other side of the leaf is another amulet, whose border is chiefly yellow. On the top there is a vase with flowers. Below the vase is the statement in Hebrew, "in the name of the God of Israel". The text continues with the tale of the prophet Elijah's encounter with the evil spirit Lilith and how he manages to vanquish her. This amulet is meant to protect a mother, who has just given birth, and her newborn child. At the bottom, in large block letters, are kabbalistic statements
- Description:
- In Hebrew.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Italy. and Italy
- Subject (Topic):
- Amulets (Judaism), Religious articles, Religious life and customs, and Jewish art and symbolism
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Amulet : Italy, ca. 1800?., קמע : איטליה, ca. 1800?.
4. Amulet : [Italy?], ca. 18th century and קמע : [איטליה?], בערך המאה ה18
- Call Number:
- Hebrew +93:12
- Image Count:
- 2
- Abstract:
- Amulet, manuscript, ink on vellum. This amulet includes the names of the angels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel in each corner and prayers for protection from the many dangers that threaten life such as childbirth, fire and water. What is of particular interest is that it also contains a special prayer for the protection of love and lovers addressed to the angel Ahavi'el (loosely translated as God is my beloved). On the four corners are kabbalistic diagrams in the form of a square with grids. In the center are also kabbalistic formulae in micrography in the shape of a circle
- Description:
- In Hebrew.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Italy. and Italy
- Subject (Topic):
- Amulets (Judaism), Religious articles, Religious life and customs, and Jewish art and symbolism
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Amulet : [Italy?], ca. 18th century, קמע : [איטליה?], בערך המאה ה18
5. Mizrah plaque : Jerusalem, 697 [1936 or 1937]. and מזרח : ירושלים, 697 [1936 or 1937].
- Call Number:
- Hebrew MSS suppl 79 7 (Oversize)
- Image Count:
- 2
- Abstract:
- Printed on paper, dated 697 (1936 or 1937). At the top of the document are the words "Jerusalem" in Hebrew and in English. In the center is the word "Mizraḥ". At the center of the document is an oval enclosing a biblical map of Israel with the tribal settlements indicated by Roman numerals, which correspond to the names of the tribes listed in a chart on the side of the map. On both sides of the oval are lists of modern Jewish settlements designated by Arabic numerals. Around the oval are depictions of holy sites in the land of Israel. These sites include Tiberias, Hebron, Jerusalem and Safed. Above are illustrations of the two port cities of Israel, Jaffa and Haifa, with an image of Solomon's Temple in the middle
- Description:
- In Hebrew, Yiddish and English.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Jerusalem. and Jerusalem
- Subject (Topic):
- Prayer, Judaism, Religious articles, Jewish art and symbolism, and Religious life and customs
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mizrah plaque : Jerusalem, 697 [1936 or 1937]., מזרח : ירושלים, 697 [1936 or 1937].
6. [Travel diary], 1820-1821
- Call Number:
- Osborn d288 1/3
- Container / Volume:
- 3
- Image Count:
- 226
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript, in a single hand with numerous corrections, of a description of European travels, mainly in Greece, Italy and Germany, where the author visits such cities as Naples, Messina, Malta, Florence, Salerno, Rome, Constantinople, Athens, Smyrna, Corinth, and Corfu, paying particular attention to monuments and agriculture. He views paintings and churches in Naples; visits the Campo Santo "where there are 366 holes or vaults in which the poor are interred"; sees Vesuvius; hears Mass at the Sistine Chapel; and reports on "the state of vegitation during the voyage." Elsewhere, the author notes a tempest of snow, hail, and wind on his sea voyage out of Malta; accompanies his brother "Joe" to Barcelona, where he kills two quails; admires the scenery of Switzerland and visits the landmarks associated with the legend of William Tell; and describes his meals throughout. At the end of the third volume is a list of traveling expenses. All volumes are illustrated throughout with several dozen pen and ink sketches of landscapes and monuments
- Description:
- In English. and Binding: full calf. Vol. 1 has metal clasp.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Switzerland, Altdorf., Germany, Great Britain, Greece, and Italy
- Subject (Name):
- Tell, Wilhelm
- Subject (Topic):
- Monuments, Agriculture, Europe, Travelers' writings, English, Description and travel, Social life and customs, and Religious life and customs
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Travel diary], 1820-1821
7. [Travel diary], 1820-1821
- Call Number:
- Osborn d288 1/3
- Container / Volume:
- 1
- Image Count:
- 193
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript, in a single hand with numerous corrections, of a description of European travels, mainly in Greece, Italy and Germany, where the author visits such cities as Naples, Messina, Malta, Florence, Salerno, Rome, Constantinople, Athens, Smyrna, Corinth, and Corfu, paying particular attention to monuments and agriculture. He views paintings and churches in Naples; visits the Campo Santo "where there are 366 holes or vaults in which the poor are interred"; sees Vesuvius; hears Mass at the Sistine Chapel; and reports on "the state of vegitation during the voyage." Elsewhere, the author notes a tempest of snow, hail, and wind on his sea voyage out of Malta; accompanies his brother "Joe" to Barcelona, where he kills two quails; admires the scenery of Switzerland and visits the landmarks associated with the legend of William Tell; and describes his meals throughout. At the end of the third volume is a list of traveling expenses. All volumes are illustrated throughout with several dozen pen and ink sketches of landscapes and monuments
- Description:
- In English. and Binding: full calf. Vol. 1 has metal clasp.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Switzerland, Altdorf., Germany, Great Britain, Greece, and Italy
- Subject (Name):
- Tell, Wilhelm
- Subject (Topic):
- Monuments, Agriculture, Europe, Travelers' writings, English, Description and travel, Social life and customs, and Religious life and customs
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Travel diary], 1820-1821
8. [Travel diary], 1820-1821
- Call Number:
- Osborn d288 1/3
- Container / Volume:
- 2
- Image Count:
- 286
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript, in a single hand with numerous corrections, of a description of European travels, mainly in Greece, Italy and Germany, where the author visits such cities as Naples, Messina, Malta, Florence, Salerno, Rome, Constantinople, Athens, Smyrna, Corinth, and Corfu, paying particular attention to monuments and agriculture. He views paintings and churches in Naples; visits the Campo Santo "where there are 366 holes or vaults in which the poor are interred"; sees Vesuvius; hears Mass at the Sistine Chapel; and reports on "the state of vegitation during the voyage." Elsewhere, the author notes a tempest of snow, hail, and wind on his sea voyage out of Malta; accompanies his brother "Joe" to Barcelona, where he kills two quails; admires the scenery of Switzerland and visits the landmarks associated with the legend of William Tell; and describes his meals throughout. At the end of the third volume is a list of traveling expenses. All volumes are illustrated throughout with several dozen pen and ink sketches of landscapes and monuments
- Description:
- In English. and Binding: full calf. Vol. 1 has metal clasp.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Switzerland, Altdorf., Germany, Great Britain, Greece, and Italy
- Subject (Name):
- Tell, Wilhelm
- Subject (Topic):
- Monuments, Agriculture, Europe, Travelers' writings, English, Description and travel, Social life and customs, and Religious life and customs
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Travel diary], 1820-1821
9. [Political miscellany], [17th century].
- Call Number:
- Osborn b297
- Image Count:
- 327
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper, in a single hand, of a collection of political material, the bulk of which consists of petitions and Parliamentary speeches made in 1640 and 1641. The grievances cited in a petition by "the Citizens of London" at York include "imposicions upon Merchandise imported and exported. The urging and levying of ship money...the great concourse of Papists and their adherents in London...The seldome calling and sodaine dissolving of Parlmt. without redressing your subjects grevances;" and a petition of "the Lay-Catholiques Recusants of England" begs for relief from persecution. Issues discussed in Parliament during this time include the trial of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, the Oath of allegiance to the Church of England, and the question of episcopal government. The manuscript also contains a satirical piece titled "Observations of Holland" which declares, "It is excellent for desparring Lovers, for each corner affoords a Willow; But if Justice should condemne one to bee hang'd on any other Tree, he may live long, and confident," followed by a similarly satirical piece on Scotland. A sermon "preacht at St. Gyles in Edinburgh...1638...by James Rowe" declares "The Kirk a Scotland cau'd a smeld as weele, as any Kirk ith the Warld. Than the Kyrk a Rounie smelt sa strang that at furst she cau'd a tauld yee, she taisted o the cheare o Babylon. But now bring in the stinkenest Papery under her Neese, and it wull savour as sweat as an Aple." The manuscript concludes with "The Oath all are to take, or to suffer as Papists" and a petition from "severall grammer schooles in and about the Cyty of London."
- Description:
- In English., Partial table of contents at beginning., Initials stamped on front and back covers: "T. D.", and Binding: full sheep.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain., Great Britain, Netherlands, and Scotland
- Subject (Name):
- Arundel and Surrey, Thomas Howard, second earl of, 1585-1646., Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649., Strafford, Thomas Wentworth, Earl of, 1593-1641., and Great Britain. Parliament, 1640-1641.
- Subject (Topic):
- Catholics, Episcopacy, Satire, Sermons, Ship money, History, Politics and government, Religious life and customs, and Description and travel
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Political miscellany], [17th century].
10. [Poetical commonplace book], 1634-1640
- Creator:
- Aston, Herbert
- Call Number:
- Osborn b4
- Image Count:
- 110
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper, in a single italic hand, of about 63 poems and songs primarily on love, but also a containing a few satirical entries on religious and political subjects, as well as some occasional verse, including one On the Death of my Lord Francis Villiers and another Upon The Funerall of Mrs Pawleys Daughter. Other entries include a poem about "the purified sect" which encourages them "to goe to new England, To build new babels, strong and sure... So shall our church cleansd and made pure, Keep both it self and state secure"; and a song called The Roundheads Race. The volume also includes Robert Ayton's Upon A Diamond Cut In Form Of A Heart; John Donne's Thou Art Not Faire, For All Thy Redd And White; and John Grange's Since All Men That I Come Among
- Description:
- In English., Some verses may be by Herbert Aston himself; cf. poems by Herbert Aston in Huntington MS HM 904 and letters in British Museum MS 36542 (Tixall Papers)., On last page: "Her. Aston Anno Domini 1634 May the 6th." Aston also signs his name on first and second pages., The volume has been rat-gnawed, affecting the text of first 40 pages, especially pages 1-10., and Binding: stitched; no covers.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain
- Subject (Name):
- Aston, Herbert., Ayton, Robert, Sir, 1570-1638., and Donne, John, 1572-1631.
- Subject (Topic):
- Elegiac poetry, English, English poetry, Metaphysics, Occasional verse, English, Verse satire, English, and Religious life and customs
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Poetical commonplace book], 1634-1640
