Boy Scout banner used in the Jewish Community in Shanghai
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 12.750 inches (32.385 cm) | Width: 24.500 inches (62.23 cm)
Creator(s)
- Fred Mittler (Subject)
Biographical History
While in Shanghai, China during WWII, Fred Mittler was a scout master for a Boy Scout troop.
Archival History
The banner was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1993 by Eva Mittler, the wife of Fred Mittler.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Eva Mittler
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Boy Scout; triangular fabric adorned on one side with black and white lettering applique and red stitching, central applique of fox's head, "16th Pack" to left side and "Independent" right side; on other side, white and black fox head applique over yellow lettering "Do your best"; Shanghai, China
Genre
- Identifying Artifacts
- Object
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