Oil lamp used for Sabbath brought by German Jewish refugees to the US

Identifier
irn6277
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1992.209.2 a-d
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn6277

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 11.000 inches (27.94 cm) | Width: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm)

Archival History

The oil lamp was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1992 by Herta Berman.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Herta Berman

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Sabbath oil lamp, in four components. a: body of lamp b:oil holder c: base d: hanger

Genre

  • Object
  • Jewish Art and Symbolism
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