Pilgrim's souvenir cake decorated with a Latin cross, Palestine, 1875-1930

Pilgrim's souvenir cake from Jerusalem Pilgrim's souvenir cake decorated with a Latin cross, Palestine, 1875-1930

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Pilgrim's souvenir cake from Jerusalem
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Pilgrim's souvenir cake from Jerusalem, impressed with Latin Cross and bullbushes, Palestinian, 1875-1930

Decorated with a Latin cross, this souvenir in the shape of a slice of cake was brought back from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, then formally part of Palestine. Jerusalem is a holy city for Christians, Jews and Muslims.

Pilgrimages are journeys to holy places or shrines. The cake may have been bought because of perceived medicinal and health-giving qualities as well as providing a souvenir of the pilgrimage. It is shown here with three similar examples (A156293, A156294 and A156295).

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A156296
Materials:
resin, ? material
Measurements:
overall: 24 mm x 73 mm x 41 mm, .052 kg
type:
souvenir