Silver, engraved kiddush cup used by German Jewish refugees in Shanghai

Identifier
irn511681
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2002.250.2
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm) | Width: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm)

Archival History

The Kiddush cup was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2002 by Sol Zalcgendler.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Sol Zalcgendler

Scope and Content

Kiddush cup saved by the Caspary family when they fled from Bublitz, Germany Bobolice, Poland) during the Holocaust and used by the family in the Hongkew ghetto, Shanghai, China.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Silver stemmed goblet with engraved geometric designs and a Star of David.

Subjects

Genre

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