Painted plaster cast given to a Yiddish entertainer at a displaced persons camp

Identifier
irn514181
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1989.58.150
Dates
1 Jan 1947 - 31 Dec 1947
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 7.500 inches (19.05 cm) | Width: 11.250 inches (28.575 cm) | Depth: 0.120 inches (0.305 cm)

Archival History

The plaster craft was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1989 by Anita Willens.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Anita Willens

Scope and Content

Plaster picture presented to Herman Yablokoff in 1947. Yablokoff was a star and director in the Yiddish Theatre who entertained at displaced persons camps throughout Europe after World War II.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Ractangular plaster relief; image of soldier carrying rifle, and farmer walking behind him, Israeli flag in background; raised image of uniformed man holding gun while marching and boy plowing fields with Israeli flag behind them; metal loop at center top; label with printed text in German adhered to verso across bottom

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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.