NYC taxicab medallion
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 1.810 inches (4.597 cm) | Width: 2.200 inches (5.588 cm)
Creator(s)
- Benno Rothenberg (Subject)
Biographical History
Benno Rothenberg was born on September 10, 1904 in Munich, Germany to Isidor Nathan Rothenberg and Franziska Rothenberg (née Feniger-Lindenbaum, b. January 2, 1867). He married Ingeborg Rothenberg. They had two daughters Marion Rothenberg and Inge Rothenberg.
Archival History
The taxi medallion was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1994 by Inge Rothenberg.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Inge Rothenberg
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
New York City taxi medallion manufactured by Superior Seal and Stamp Co. with top and bottom painted red, issued to "Public Hack Driver 57389" stamped in center.
Genre
- Object
- Identifying Artifacts
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