Chain with pendant or charm, made by Vapniarka prisoners
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 2.130 inches (5.41 cm) | Width: 0.630 inches (1.6 cm)
b: Height: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm) | Width: 0.130 inches (0.33 cm)
Archival History
The pendant 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
Chain with pendant or charm given as gift to Dr. Arthur Kessler, who was interned and worked at Vapniarka concentration camp in Transnistria. The pendant 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
a: pendant attached to portion of chain b: remainder of chain
Genre
- Object
- Jewelry
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