Woven shirt made by a woman for her infant nephew while in a labor camp

Identifier
irn538185
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2016.181.1
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

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

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.