Purse used by a German Sinti woman

Identifier

irn1135

Language of Description

English

Alt. Identifiers

1989.311.7

Level of Description

Item

Source

EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn1135

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 14.500 inches (36.83 cm) | Width: 8.250 inches (20.955 cm) | Depth: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm)

Creator(s)

Meerweib Metback (Subject)

Archival History

The handbag was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1989 by Melanie Keck Spitta.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Melanie Spitta

Scope and Content

The purse belonged to Meerweib Metback.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Black leather with metal clasp and edge, silk lining.

Genre

Dress Accessories
Object

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.