Religious medallion with an image of Dr. Edith Stein

Identifier
irn46330
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2001.62.3
  • RG-71.001.08
Dates
1 Jan 1945 - 31 Dec 1945
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Creator(s)

Archival History

The religious medallion was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2001 by Lucian W. Kempner, Lorraine H. Kempner, Hans Kempner, and Therese Kempner, the son, the daughter-in-law, and grandchildren of Robert M. W. Kempner.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Lucian W. Kempner

Scope and Content

Religious medallion featuring image of nun (Dr. Edith Stein).

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Circular metal form. Front is decorated with small pedal-like protrusions along circumference which act as a frame. Inside the frame is a paper form with the image of a nun (Dr. Edith Stein) atop a piece of cloth. Image and cloth are covered with a protective piece of glass. Verso is smooth metal. A metal loop and jump ring are found at the top of the medallion.

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.