Ceremonial pewter pitcher that belonged to the Grumbacher family

Identifier
irn725638
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2020.331.3
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 10.750 inches (27.305 cm) | Diameter: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm)

Archival History

The pitcher was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2020 by Kurt Maier.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum collection, gift of Kurt Maier

Scope and Content

A pewter pitcher 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

Pewter pitcher with handle and hinged lid.

Subjects

Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.