Suitcase used by a Jewish woman when she fled Vienna
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 29.250 inches (74.295 cm) | Width: 17.000 inches (43.18 cm) | Depth: 9.500 inches (24.13 cm)
Archival History
The suitcase was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2003 by Henry Wellisch, the son of Jolan Wellisch.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Henry Wellisch
Scope and Content
Suitcase used by Jolan Wellisch when she fled from Vienna, Austria, to Palestine and then to Mauritius during World War II.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Rectangular form constructed of brown cardboard; lid attached to base by metal hinges; metal plates attached to all corners by nails; two metal locks attached to base and lid; leather handle attached to base; leather address label attached to handle; "J. WELLISCH" painted on top of lid; portion of paper label adhered to left side of base with "J.W." painted near label; interior covered by paper with a purple-and-cream geometric design
Subjects
- Palestine--Emigration and immigration--History--20th century.
- Jews--Relocation.
- Austria--Emigration and immigration--History--20th century.
- Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Austria.
Genre
- Object
- Containers