Trunk used by German Jewish emigres
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 19.375 inches (49.213 cm) | Width: 39.000 inches (99.06 cm) | Depth: 20.900 inches (53.086 cm)
Archival History
The trunk was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2011 by Julie Lando.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Julie Lando
Scope and Content
Trunk that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Large trunk with thin metal edges on exterior. Front contains two metal hinged latches, two metal decorations, and one metal key lock (the key is missing and the trunk has not been opened). There are a few paper stickers attached to the exterior.
Genre
- Object
- Containers
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