Bronze sculpture of a briefcase with initials R.W. made to honor the memory of Raoul Wallenberg

Identifier
irn13927
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2000.295.1
Dates
1 Jan 1998 - 31 Dec 1998
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn13927

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 16.500 inches (41.91 cm) | Width: 19.500 inches (49.53 cm) | Depth: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm)

Creator(s)

  • Raoul Wallenberg (Subject)

Archival History

The sculpture was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2000 by Hilel Storch.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of the Family of Hilel Storch

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Bronze briefcase with initials R.W.

People

  • Wallenberg, Raoul, 1912-1947--Commemoration.

Subjects

  • Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Hungary--Budapest--Personal narratives.
  • Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945), in art--Hungary.
  • Jews--Rescue--Hungary--Budapest--Biography.
  • Righteous Gentiles in the Holocaust--Hungary--Budapest--Commemoration.

Genre

  • Art
  • Object
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