Cigarette case engraved with Camp Buchenwald

Identifier
irn14129
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2001.236.1
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • English
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn14129

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm) | Width: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)

Archival History

The cigarette case was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2001 by Cissie Bevilacqua.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Cissie Bevilacqua

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Two rectangular metal plates hinged together and held closed with metal clasp; exterior, embossed lattice design with "BR" enclosed in square design on recto at upper left corner; interior, covered in gold paint with textile band to hold cigarettes attached to left plate and "Camp Buchenwald/11.4.1945" engraved at center on right plate.

exterior plate, upper left corner, embossed : BR interior plate, engraved : Camp Buchenwald / 11.4.1945

Genre

  • Object
  • Personal Equipment and Supplies
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