Hermes Baby typewriter with lid used by a Jewish refugee

Identifier
irn556047
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2016.443.2 a-b
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn556047

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm) | Width: 11.125 inches (28.258 cm) | Depth: 11.125 inches (28.258 cm)

Archival History

The typewriter was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2016 by Frederic Wachs and Henry Wachs.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Henry Wachs

Scope and Content

Hermes Baby typewriter with detachable lid, purchased circa 1937, and used by Henry (Heinz) Wachs to write letters.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

a. Metal typewriter painted gray, with plastic keys, attached to a fitted base, with an inked ribbon. b. gray painted metal fitted lid for above typewriter.

Genre

  • Office Equipment and Supplies
  • Object
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