Accordian which belonged to a Romanian Romani
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 13.250 inches (33.655 cm) | Width: 14.000 inches (35.56 cm) | Depth: 6.500 inches (16.51 cm)
b: Height: 14.750 inches (37.465 cm) | Width: 15.000 inches (38.1 cm) | Depth: 8.000 inches (20.32 cm)
Creator(s)
- Gheorge Cioaba (Subject)
Biographical History
Gheorge Cioaba was a Bulibasha, a chief of the Romanian nomadic group Calderai. He was deported to Transnistria in 1942 where he was in "Trei Duble, Burilovka and Kransianka."
Archival History
The accordian was acquired by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1989.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection
Scope and Content
Accordian which belonged to Gheorge Cioba, a Romanian Romani, from 1942-1945. This accordian stayed with Gheorge Cioaba from 1942-1945.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
a. Accordion with gray mother of pearl case work, and 15 mother of pearl whole note keys, 10 sharp/flat keys, and 12 buttons. b. case
Genre
- Object
- Personal Equipment and Supplies