Eastern European sewing equipment collection

Identifier: irn60303
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn60303

Acquisition

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

Scope and Content

The collection consists of six sewing machines, treadle tables, and a scale used in Poland before, during, and after World War II.

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Singer style treadle sewing machine table of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn4095
- English
- 1920-1945
- overall: Height: 11.500 inches (29.21 cm) | Width: 16.250 inches (41.275 cm) | Depth: 7.375 inches (18.733 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Treadle sewing machines like this Singer model were used by Jewish forced laborers in Łódź Ghetto in German occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. This mass produced machine was very durable and affordable. 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, about 160,000 people, was confined to a small sealed off ghetto. All residents had to work and many were forced laborers in ghetto factories. Eventually, nearly 100 factories were in operation. The major ones produced textiles,...
Treadle sewing machine table of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn4096
- English
- 1930-1945
- a: Height: 28.875 inches (73.343 cm) | Width: 23.250 inches (59.055 cm) | Depth: 17.375 inches (44.133 cm) b: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 38.250 inches (97.155 cm) | Depth: 22.875 inches (58.103 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Wooden and cast iron sewing machine table top and base of the type used by Jewish forced laborers in 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, about 160,000 people, was confined to a small sealed off ghetto. All residents had to work and many were forced laborers in ghetto factories. Eventually, nearly 100 factories were in operation. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Due ...
Pfaff industrial sewing machine with treadle of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn4097
- English
- 1920
- overall: Height: 14.000 inches (35.56 cm) | Width: 20.250 inches (51.435 cm) | Depth: 7.000 inches (17.78 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Treadle sewing machines like this Pfaff industrial model were used by Jewish forced laborers in Łódź Ghetto in German occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. This mass produced machine was very durable and affordable. 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, about 160,000 people, was confined to a small sealed off ghetto. All residents had to work and many were forced laborers in ghetto factories. Eventually, nearly 100 factories were in operation. The major ones produced...
Treadle sewing machine with painted star of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn4098
- English
- overall: Height: 12.125 inches (30.798 cm) | Width: 21.250 inches (53.975 cm) | Depth: 8.750 inches (22.225 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Treadle sewing machines like this ladies' home model sewing machine were used by Jewish forced laborers in Łódź Ghetto in German occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. This mass produced machine was very durable and affordable. 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, about 160,000 people, was confined to a small sealed off ghetto. All residents had to work and many were forced laborers in ghetto factories. Eventually, nearly 100 factories were in operation. The major on...
Chain stitch sewing machine of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn4099
- English
- overall: Height: 9.750 inches (24.765 cm) | Width: 11.000 inches (27.94 cm) | Depth: 5.625 inches (14.287 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Chain stitch treadle sewing machines like this were used by Jewish forced laborers in 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, about 160,000 people, was confined to a small sealed off ghetto. All residents had to work and many were forced laborers in ghetto factories. Eventually, nearly 100 factories were in operation. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Due to the severe o...
Soviet treadle sewing machine with Singer storage table of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn4100
- English
- a: Height: 11.250 inches (28.575 cm) | Width: 16.125 inches (40.958 cm) | Depth: 7.250 inches (18.415 cm) b: Height: 30.750 inches (78.105 cm) | Width: 35.250 inches (89.535 cm) | Depth: 18.500 inches (46.99 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Treadle sewing machines like this Russian model with Singer sewing table were used by Jewish forced laborers in Łódź Ghetto in German occupied Poland from May 1940 to summer 1944. These mass produced models were inexpensive and very durable. 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, about 160,000 people, was confined to a small sealed off ghetto. All residents had to work and many were forced laborers in ghetto factories. Eventually, nearly 100 factories were in operation. The m...
Iron shop store hand scale with two copper trays
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn4101
- English
- a: Height: 8.875 inches (22.543 cm) | Width: 17.875 inches (45.403 cm) | Depth: 7.750 inches (19.685 cm) b: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 7.750 inches (19.685 cm) | Depth: 7.875 inches (20.003 cm) c: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 7.750 inches (19.685 cm) | Depth: 7.875 inches (20.003 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Iron measuring scale with two copper trays of the type possibly used in 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, about 160,000 people, was confined to a small sealed off ghetto. All residents had to work and many were forced laborers in ghetto factories. Eventually, nearly 100 factories were in operation. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Due to the severe overcrowding an...
Singer treadle sewing machine table of the type used in Łódź Ghetto
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn4102
- English
- overall: Height: 29.000 inches (73.66 cm) | Width: 34.500 inches (87.63 cm) | Depth: 17.125 inches (43.498 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Singer iron and wood sewing machine table of the type used in 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, about 160,000 people, was confined to a small sealed off ghetto. All residents had to work and many were forced laborers in ghetto factories. Eventually, nearly 100 factories were in operation. The major ones produced textiles, including uniforms for the German Army. Due to the severe overcrowding and scarce f...