Embroidered floral chuppah used by Polish Jewish survivors

Identifier
irn708258
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2019.610.2
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn708258

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 70.000 inches (177.8 cm) | Width: 70.000 inches (177.8 cm)

Archival History

The chuppah was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2019 by Simone Gorko, the daughter of Anatol and Alexandra Gorko.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum collection, gift of Simone Gorko

Scope and Content

Chuppah, part of a collection illustrating the experiences of Anatol and Alexandra Gorko who both survived the Holocaust and married after the war in Łódź, Poland.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Ivory fabric chuppah with floral embroidery in the center and ties at each corner.

Subjects

  • Łódź (Poland)

Genre

  • Object
  • Jewish Art and Symbolism
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