Łódź ghetto hand tools collection

Identifier: irn59339
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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Acquisition

The collection was acquired by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1990.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a variety of shoe and garment-making tools of the type used in Łódź Ghetto during the Holocaust.

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Displaying items 1 to 20 of 25

Sleeve ironing board of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3413
- English
- overall: Height: 9.000 inches (22.86 cm) | Width: 23.500 inches (59.69 cm) | Depth: 10.000 inches (25.4 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Sleeve ironing board or pressing ham, of the type used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Sleeve ironing boards and pressing hams were used for shirtsleeves and curved seams to prevent the creation of sharp creases. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a small, sealed-off ghetto. All residents had to work, and 85 percent of the ghetto population labored in nearly 100 fac...
Flat file of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3414
- English
- overall: Height: 10.500 inches (26.67 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Flat file, possibly for a shoemaker, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a small, sealed-off ghetto. All residents had to work, and 85 percent of the ghetto population labored in nearly 100 factories. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Occupying authorities seized much of the ...
Metal scale weight of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3415
- English
- overall: | Depth: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm) | Diameter: 4.500 inches (11.43 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Scale weight, possibly for a shoemaker, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a small, sealed-off ghetto. All residents had to work, and 85 percent of the ghetto population labored in nearly 100 factories. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Occupying authorities seized much of t...
Left shoe template of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3416
- English
- overall: Height: 10.500 inches (26.67 cm) | Width: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Shoemaker's left shoe template, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a small, sealed-off ghetto. All residents had to work, and 85 percent of the ghetto population labored in nearly 100 factories. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Occupying authorities seized much of the speci...
Box iron of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3417
- English
- overall: Height: 6.500 inches (16.51 cm) | Width: 12.500 inches (31.75 cm) | Depth: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Box iron, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. The iron would have been heated by inserting a hot piece of metal, called a slug, into the hollow cavity of the iron. Generally, two slugs were alternated, so that one was always being heated while the other was in use. Unlike the flat, or sad iron, the surface of the box iron could be kept away from the fire, ensuring that the garment was not soiled by soot or dirt. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was rename...
Shoemaker’s stool of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3418
- English
- overall: Height: 14.000 inches (35.56 cm) | Width: 15.250 inches (38.735 cm) | Depth: 15.500 inches (39.37 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Handmade stool, possibly for a shoemaker, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a small, sealed-off ghetto. All residents had to work, and 85 percent of the ghetto population labored in nearly 100 factories. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Occupying authorities seized much o...
Shoemaker's knife of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3419
- English
- overall: Height: 9.250 inches (23.495 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Shoemaker’s knife, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a small, sealed-off ghetto. All residents had to work, and 85 percent of the ghetto population labored in nearly 100 factories. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Occupying authorities seized much of the specialized machi...
Shoemaker's finishing iron of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3420
- English
- overall: Height: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm) | Width: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) | Depth: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Shoemaker's finishing iron, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Finishing irons were heated over a flame, then run around the edge of a shoe sole, creating a smooth and even appearance. The irons were often part of a set, and had different-sized notches on the end, which corresponded to the different thicknesses of shoe soles. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people wa...
Shoemaker's square file of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3421
- English
- overall: Height: 11.000 inches (27.94 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Depth: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Square file, possibly for a shoemaker, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a small, sealed-off ghetto. All residents had to work, and 85 percent of the ghetto population labored in nearly 100 factories. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Occupying authorities seized much of t...
Shoemaker's fudge wheel of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3422
- English
- overall: Height: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Shoemaker's fudge wheel (also called a welt wheel), similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Fudge wheels were heated and run around the top edge of shoe soles (the welt), creating ridged impressions. Depending on the goal of the shoemaker, it could mark leather for even hand-stitching, give the appearance of being hand-stitched, or tighten or flatten the stitches on the welt. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, th...
Shoemaker's tool of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3423
- English
- overall: Height: 7.000 inches (17.78 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Metal tool, possibly for a shoemaker, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a small, sealed-off ghetto. All residents had to work, and 85 percent of the ghetto population labored in nearly 100 factories. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Occupying authorities seized much of th...
Shoemaker's tack hammer of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3424
- English
- overall: Height: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm) | Width: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Tack hammer, possibly for a shoemaker, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a small, sealed-off ghetto. All residents had to work, and 85 percent of the ghetto population labored in nearly 100 factories. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Occupying authorities seized much of t...
Shoemaker's rasp of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3425
- English
- overall: Height: 10.000 inches (25.4 cm) | Width: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Shoemaker's rasp, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a small, sealed-off ghetto. All residents had to work, and 85 percent of the ghetto population labored in nearly 100 factories. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Occupying authorities seized much of the specialized machin...
Shoemaker's screw mount awl handle of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3426
- English
- overall: Height: 4.375 inches (11.113 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Awl handle, possibly for a shoemaker, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Awls have a sharp metal point that is used to mark or pierce leather, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Awls with interchangeable blades allow the leatherworker to save on storage space and customize a tool to their preferences. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a s...
Shoemaker's lasting pliers of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3427
- English
- overall: Height: 8.625 inches (21.908 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Lasting pliers, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Lasting pliers are used by shoemakers to grip a piece of leather, stretch it over the shoe form (or last), and hold it until the leather can be nailed in place. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a small, sealed-off ghetto. All residents had to work, and 85 percent of the ghetto population labored...
Shoemaker's hammer of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3428
- English
- overall: Height: 11.750 inches (29.845 cm) | Width: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Hammer, possibly for a shoemaker, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a small, sealed-off ghetto. All residents had to work, and 85 percent of the ghetto population labored in nearly 100 factories. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Occupying authorities seized much of the sp...
Shoemaker's round file of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3429
- English
- overall: Height: 11.000 inches (27.94 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Round file, possibly for a shoemaker, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a small, sealed-off ghetto. All residents had to work, and 85 percent of the ghetto population labored in nearly 100 factories. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Occupying authorities seized much of th...
Shoemaker's finishing iron of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3430
- English
- overall: Height: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Shoemaker's finishing iron, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Finishing irons were heated over a flame, then run around the edge of a shoe sole, creating a smooth and even appearance. The irons were often part of a set, and had different-sized notches on the end, which corresponded to the different thicknesses of shoe soles. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people wa...
Shoemaker's finishing iron of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3431
- English
- overall: Height: 6.750 inches (17.145 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Depth: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Shoemaker's finishing iron, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. Finishing irons were heated over a flame, then run around the edge of a shoe sole, creating a smooth and even appearance. The irons were often part of a set, and had different-sized notches on the end, which corresponded to the different thicknesses of shoe soles. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people wa...
Shoemaker's peg breaker of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn3432
- English
- overall: Height: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Depth: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Shoemaker's peg breaker, similar to those used by Jewish forced laborers in the Łódź Ghetto in German-occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. The tool is inserted into the shoe, and moved back and forth to break the wooden pegs used to hold pieces of the shoe together. The rough surface on the head of the tool both catches the pegs and smooths the broken edges. Łódź was occupied by Germany a week after the September 1939 invasion of Poland. It was renamed Litzmannstadt, and in February 1940, the Jewish population of about 160,000 people was confined to a small, sealed-off ghetto. All ...