Relic of Saint Edith Stein
Creator(s)
- Robert M. Kempner (Subject)
Archival History
The devotional image 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
Devotional image of Dr. Edith Stein.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Rectangular paper form with rounded edges. Attached to the front is an image of a nun and a piece of cloth with red stitches. Below the image and the piece of cloth “Dr. Edith Stein” is written in black ink. Another rectangular paper form is adhered to the verso. This form has an image of a crest.
Genre
- Object
- Christian Art and Symbolism
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