Prayer book

Identifier
irn4780
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1991.191.1.2
  • 2017.630
  • 2017.631
Dates
1 Jan 1914 - 31 Dec 1914
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
  • Hebrew
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn4780

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 7.760 inches (19.71 cm) | Width: 4.880 inches (12.395 cm) | Depth: 0.510 inches (1.295 cm)

Archival History

The book was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1991 by Tom Schaumberg.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Tom Schaumberg

Scope and Content

Set of prayerbooks hidden from the Nazi during World War II. Originally owned by Elsa Stern. Acquired by the Schaumberg family, Kircheim, Germany. [Relationship between Elsa Stern and the Schaumbergs is not known.] Sent to Mr. and Mrs. Schaumberg (donor's parents), circa 1936, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Hidden in attic of the Schaumberg home, 1943, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Recovered by Schaumbergs after WWII and brought with them to the United States.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

ornate border in gold leaf on book cover with symbols of Judaica embossed at center

Genre

  • Object
  • Books and Published Materials
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