Wooden cigarette case made in Buchenwald
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 3.700 inches (9.398 cm) | Width: 2.990 inches (7.595 cm) | Depth: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm)
Archival History
The cigarette case was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1990 by Willi Seitz, the son of Josef Seitz.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Willi Seitz
Scope and Content
Wooden cigarette box made by inmate in Buchenwald Created by unknown prisoner, circa 1940-1945, Buchenwald concentration camp. Given to Josef Seitz from the unknown prisoner. This object was made by an inmate at Buchenwald and given to Josef Seitz who was imprisoned as a Jehovah's Witness.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
handcarved floral design with triangle and "T15951" on front. Inside cover is the monogram "KLB" (concentration camp Buchenwald); initials "JP" also on inside cover
Genre
- Personal Equipment and Supplies
- Object