Beschreibung:

Manuscript, prayers and blessings for women. [Italy, ca. first half of the 19th century]. Square vowelized script, with Italian instructions. Prayers for women during "libun", prayers before and after immersion in the mikveh (including blessings after immersion), prayers for pregnancy and childbirth, and blessings and prayers for candle lighting and separating Challah. The blank pages at the beginning and end of the manuscript contain many inscriptions, including the name "Ester Foa" many times, as well as the date 1828. [27] leaves. 13.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. A few tears and wear. New binding.