Suitcase used by a Jewish man when he fled Vienna
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 27.500 inches (69.85 cm) | Width: 15.500 inches (39.37 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 Emil Wellisch.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Henry Wellisch
Scope and Content
Suitcase used by Emil Wellisch when he 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, brown cardboard suitcase with a hinged lid. Metal plates are nailed to all corners. Two metal locks are attached to base and lid. The leather handle is separated from the base. There are [ainted makrs and paper labels and remnantsa are adhered to the sides. The interior is covered with white-and-pink striped paper.
lid, top, paint : EMIL WELLISCH base, left side, paint : E.W.
Subjects
- Jews--Relocation.
- Austria--Emigration and immigration--History--20th century.
- Palestine--Emigration and immigration--History--20th century.
- Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Austria.
Genre
- Containers
- Object