Pocket watch with stand used by a Polish Jewish man while living in hiding
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm)
b: Height: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm) | Diameter: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm)
Archival History
The pocket watch was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2016 by Isabelle Roth.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Isabelle Roth
Scope and Content
Pocket watch with stand used by Henrik Rath throughout the war when he and his family lived in Poland under assumed identities.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
a. pocket watch b: stand made of horn with a metal hook attached
Genre
- Personal Equipment and Supplies
- Object