MARINE BAND DIRECTOR GIFTS PASSOVER PLATE TO NATIONAL MUSEUM
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On August 9, 1924, The Washington Times reports that Miss Liela Lieberman "has won the admiration of Washington art lovers through her generous gift to the National Museum of an ancient Passover plate, believed to be the oldest in the world."
The plate, once reportedly owned by King David*, is worth "a considerable sum of money."
Miss Lieberman was director of the Marine Band Orchestra for twelve years and lives at 1515 Eighth Street NW here in the Nation's Capital.
*David was king of ancient Israel & Judah. KD was born in Bethlehem & died in Jerusalem. He was the founder of the Judaen dynasty & united all the tribes of Israel under one monarch.
SOURCE
"Gave Oldest Plate To D.C. Museum," The Washington Times, August 9, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
