Soapstone writing set
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 7.500 inches (19.05 cm) | Depth: 6.625 inches (16.828 cm)
b: Height: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm) | Width: 6.125 inches (15.558 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
c: Height: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm) | Width: 4.875 inches (12.383 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
d: Height: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
e: Height: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) | Depth: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm)
f: Height: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Width: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm) | Depth: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm)
g: Height: 0.825 inches (2.096 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Depth: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm)
h: Height: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Width: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Depth: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm)
Archival History
The writing set was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2017 by Yoram Bar Gal.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Yoram Bar Gal In memory of the Zylberglajt Family and the Breznik Family
Scope and Content
Soapstone writing set made by Arie Berznik, the donor's maternal uncle, which he made in Cyprus transit camp after surviving the Holocaust.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Hand-carved, soapstone writing set
Genre
- Object
- Office Equipment and Supplies