Knife with US engraving issued at postwar dp camp

Identifier
irn521998
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1990.97.31
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn521998

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 7.250 inches (18.415 cm) | Width: 0.886 inches (2.25 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)

Archival History

The knife was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1990 by Esther Flam.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Esther Flam

Scope and Content

Knife, molded with "U.S." on the handle, was issued at the displaced persons camp in Emden, Germany

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

"U.S."

Subjects

  • Emden (Germany : Refugee camp)
  • Refugees--Germany--Emden.

Genre

  • Household Utensils
  • Object
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