Skirt worn by a Sinti Romani woman

Identifier
irn521472
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1989.246.2
Dates
1 Jan 1920 - 31 Dec 1929
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn521472

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 52.000 inches (132.08 cm) | Width: 15.000 inches (38.1 cm) | Depth: 32.000 inches (81.28 cm)

Archival History

The skirt was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1989 by Melanie Keck Spitta.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Melanie Keck Spitta

Scope and Content

The skirt was worn by a German Romani of the Sinti group.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

taffeta skirt

Subjects

  • Romanies--Germany.

Genre

  • Object
  • Clothing and Dress
This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.