Ceremonial pewter serving dish that belonged to the Grumbacher family

Identifier
irn725637
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2020.331.2
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Diameter: 11.250 inches (28.575 cm)

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum collection, gift of Kurt Maier

Scope and Content

A pewter platter used for Passover and Shabbat that belonged to the Grumbacher family and was entrusted to non-Jewish neighbors prior to deportation. The pitcher is part of a collection relating to the experiences of Kurt Maier and his extended family before and during the Holocaust.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Round, pewter, serving dish with a shallow bowl and a wide rim. A paper label bearing handwritten red ink text is adhered to the underside.

Subjects

Genre

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