Ask peace for Jerusalem …’ Bookmark embroidered with mechanical embroidery. England, 19th century .
Pharaoh’s daughter stands on the Nile and Moses in the box. Below is a verse “Ask peace to Jerusalem…” in Hebrew and English. Weaving work by artist Thomas Stevens [1828-1888].
(It is known for a similar bookmark created in 1875 for Moses Montefiore with a dedication to his name at the top of the bookmark. The bookmark before us may have been a source of that bookmark).
6×22 cm. Few stains. Good condition.
