Leather briefcase used to hold family papers by Jewish refugees

Identifier
irn37904
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2008.347.2
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • English
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 13.500 inches (34.29 cm) | Width: 15.375 inches (39.053 cm) | Depth: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm)

Creator(s)

Biographical History

Henry Basch, along with his wife, Rose, originally from Poland, fled Germany to escape the antisemitic policies of the Nazi government. probably in the late 1930s. They found refuge in Shanghai, China.

Rose Basch, along with her husband, Henry, originally from Poland, fled Germany to escape the antisemitic policies of the Nazi government. probably in the late 1930s. They found refuge in Shanghai, China.

Archival History

The briefcase was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2008 by Dr. Eric Goldstein and Sonia Riegel.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Eric Goldstein and Sonia Riegel

Scope and Content

Briefcase used by Henry and Rose Basch when they lived as refugees in Shanghai, China. They used the valise to store documents related to their efforts to get family members out of Nazi-controlled Europe. Henry and Rose, originally from Poland, fled Germany to escape the antisemitic policies of the Nazi government, probably in the late 1930s.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Dark brown, leather briefcase with 2 interior expandable pockets and a front outer pocket secured by 3 metal snaps. The top opening flap covers the front and has a brass lock with 2 leather straps and metal buckles. The handle at the top is secured by a metal plate on the underside of the flap. There is an embossed line around the exterior edge.

Subjects

Genre

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