Metal plaque made by Vapniarka prisoners

Identifier
irn706991
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2019.183.5
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 1.880 inches (4.775 cm) | Width: 2.440 inches (6.198 cm)

Archival History

The plaque was 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 metal plaque with yarn loop for hanging, given as gift to Dr. Arthur Kessler, who was interned and worked at Vapniarka concentration camp in Transnistria. The plaque was 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

Handmade metal plaque with yarn loop

Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.