Whip given to a US soldier by the prisoners of a recently liberated concentration camp
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 25.240 inches (64.11 cm) | Depth: 4.250 inches (10.795 cm)
Archival History
The whip was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1994 by Thomas Hayes, the brother of John F. Hayes.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Thomas Hayes
Scope and Content
The whip was given to Tech. Sgt. John F. Hayes by Jewish prisoners when the U.S. Army 560th entered Metz concentration camp in France. The whip was presumably used in Metz concentration camp.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Seven leather strips attached with nails to a wooden handle.
Genre
- Weapons
- Object
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