Woven shirt made by a woman for her infant nephew while in a labor camp
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 11.750 inches (29.845 cm) | Width: 18.000 inches (45.72 cm)
Archival History
The infant shirt was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2016 by Iván Répás.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Iván Répás (Rosenfeld)
Scope and Content
Infant's blouse made for Ivan Répás by his aunt Kato Holtzek in Strasshof labor camp in 1944. Ivan was born while they were being transported to the camp.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Offwhite woven cloth collared shirt with an open back and a tie closure.
Genre
- Object
- Clothing and Dress