Hatbox used by a family during their flight from Nazi Germany to Japan
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 15.000 inches (38.1 cm) | Width: 16.000 inches (40.64 cm) | Depth: 8.750 inches (22.225 cm)
Archival History
The hatbox was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2002 by Mark Fishaut.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Mark Fishaut
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Circular form constructed of black textured paper-covered cardboard; lid attached to base by metal hinges; tan-colored leather piping border stiched to base and lid; two metal latches attached to base and lid along sides at opening; metal lock attached to base and lid at center near leather handle; three paper labels adherred to lid surface; one paper label adherred to side of base.
Genre
- Object
- Containers
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