Teddy bear used to hide anti-Nazi political cartoons by a Polish family
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 12.000 inches (30.48 cm) | Width: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm) | Depth: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm)
b: Height: 3.690 inches (9.373 cm) | Width: 11.190 inches (28.423 cm) | Depth: 4.940 inches (12.548 cm)
Archival History
The teddy bear was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2005 by Eva Skrenta, the daughter of Jerzy Kajetanski.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Eva Skrenta
Scope and Content
Teddy bear belonging to Mrs. Jerzy Kajenski, which was used from 1943-1944 to hide published political cartoons created by Jerzy. The teddy bear is wearing a silver-colored metal pin depicting an eagle. It was donated housed inside a cardboard box with detached lid. The lid is covered with handwriting.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
a: bear b: box lid c: box
Genre
- Toys
- Object