Tallit katan
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 47.500 inches (120.65 cm)
Creator(s)
- Armin Loeb (Subject)
Archival History
The tallit katan was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2000 by the Estate of Armin Loeb.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Michael Loeb
Scope and Content
Rectangular form garment made from white textile with a rectangular neck opening and four holes at each end for knotted cords. Two sewn repairs to 1 in. tears Tallit katan is part of collection of books, note books, trading cards, documents and tallit katan used by or issued to Armin Loeb prior to his journey on board the MS St. Louis and immediately following voyage after his arrival in Belgium
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Genre
- Jewish Art and Symbolism
- Object