Square paper label with a Star of David to identify a Jewish doctor

Identifier
irn522113
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2004.407.3
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm)

Archival History

The adhesive label was acquired by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2004.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection

Funding Note: The cataloging of this artifact has been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

Scope and Content

Square, adhesive label to identify a Jewish doctor and state that the doctor can only treat Jewish patients. After Hitler was appointed Chancellor in 1933, anti-Jewish legislation severely restricted Jewish participation in the medical profession. Jewish doctors were required to apply indentifying labels to their offices, mail boxes, and correspondence.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Near ly square unused paper label. The front has a white border and a graphic design featuring, at the top, a dark blue Star of David within a yellow circle on a dark blue background. The bottom section has a yellow bordered rectangle with 3 lines of German text and a dotted floral design on the lower corners. The reverse is covered with aged yellow adhesive.

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Genre

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