Armband from Terezin ghetto-labor camp

Identifier
irn515105
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2000.587.4
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn515105

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Width: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm)

Archival History

The armband was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2000 by Charlotte Schiff.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Charlotte Schiff

Scope and Content

Armband, white fabric with two rows of dark stitching, "K.L." written in blue ink inside triangle, "Terezin" written beneath triangle, two circular ink stamps (one of either side of triangle, reading "Zamosprava Byv. Gheta Terezina" with image of snake wrapped around pole in center).

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

People

  • Schiff, Charlotte.

Genre

  • Object
  • Identifying Artifacts
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