Charms made by Vapniarka prisoners
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Width: 1.380 inches (3.505 cm)
b: Height: 1.130 inches (2.87 cm) | Width: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
c: Height: 0.810 inches (2.057 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Depth: 1.380 inches (3.505 cm)
Archival History
The charms were donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2019 by David Kessler, the son of Arthur Kessler.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of David Kessler
Scope and Content
Handmade charms given as gift to Dr. Arthur Kessler, who was interned and worked at Vapniarka concentration camp in Transnistria. The charms (a handmade metal bucket and crutch on a fabric chain, plus an additional crutch), were made and given to him by prisoners at Vapniarka.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Three metal charms, two of which, a bucket and crutch, are attached to a yarn chain (a). There is also a separate crutch charm (b) The charms are housed inside a cardboard box (c)
Genre
- Decorative Arts
- Object