cover image: Tattooed Jewess in Biskra, Algeria

Tattooed Jewess in Biskra, Algeria

1915

Original caption: "Tattooed Jewess in Biskra, Algeria. The Jews of this region, whilst retaining their own religion, have conformed to the customs, habits, and clothing, of the Moors excepting that the Jewesses do not wear veils".
africa algeria jews biskra ethnic stereotypes
Collection
Dorot Jewish Division postcards
Format
Postcards
Pages
1 postcard :b&w ;14 x 9 cm
Place Discussed
Africa Algeria Biskra
Provider
The New York Public Library
Published in
Algeria
Rights
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Source
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