Hitler dart board

Identifier
irn516119
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2001.56.1 a-g
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn516119

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 29.500 inches (74.93 cm) | Width: 16.750 inches (42.545 cm)

overall: Height: 21.625 inches (54.928 cm) | Width: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm)

Archival History

The dart board was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2001 by Nate Bekemeier.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Nate Bekemeier

Scope and Content

The dart board was made in the U.S., possibly Massachusetts, as a reaction to events occurring in Europe during World War II.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Dart board with a folk art image of Adolf Hitler, eyes light up when heart is hit with darts. The battery is missing, numerous dart holes. There are 5 darts in a foam base that are modern and not vintage to board. The dart board is composed of particle board on a wooden frame and attaches to a black painted wood base.

Genre

  • Toys
  • Object
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