Shoebrush made by underground resistance member

Identifier
irn8616
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1994.42.1
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn8616

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 2.370 inches (6.02 cm) | Width: 7.380 inches (18.745 cm) | Depth: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)

Creator(s)

  • Michael Bochner (Artisan)

Archival History

The shoebrush was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1994 by Paul Bochner, the son of Michael Bochner.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Paul Bochner

Scope and Content

Shoe brush made by an underground resistance member, Michael Bochner, while hiding underground, circa 1941-1945, Poland.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Horse hair shoe brush.

Genre

  • Object
  • Personal Equipment and Supplies
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.