Name/Title
Black Kriah RibbonDescription
7/8" black grosgrain ribbon 8" long; zigzag cut 1/2" from one end.Use
by Anne Polakoff DrevnoContext
This ribbon represents a Jewish mourning custom in which women are given a piece of black ribbon that has been cut. It is worn on the outside of clothing by mourners to symbolize the tear in their heart after the loss of a loved one.Collection
Carol FinkelAcquisition
Accession
1987.072Source or Donor
Carol Drevno FinkelAcquisition Method
DonationRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Anne Polakoff DrevnoCreate Date
January 3, 2002Update Date
January 9, 2025