Hand crafted diamond brooch made by the father an Austrian Jewish boy and given to him before his emigration
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm)
Archival History
The brooch was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2015 by Sandra Levy, the daughter of Hugo Melchior.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Sandra Levy
Scope and Content
Brooch brought with Hugo Melchior when he left Vienna, Austria, with his brother Norbert for Great Britain. It was hand made by his father Isak, who along with Hugo's mother, Bertha, did not survive.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Rectangular metal brooch decorated with diamonds.
Genre
- Jewelry
- Object