Gold elephant charm

Identifier
irn724188
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2021.110.2
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: | Diameter: 0.438 inches (1.113 cm)

Archival History

Donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2021 by Shulamit Kopf, a friend of Marila Muszynski.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum collection, gift of Shula Kopf

Scope and Content

Gold charm in the shape of an elephant that belonged to Marila Muszynski, who had received it at the age of four from her aunt Dora. Marila and her family were deported to a Siberian labor camp called Aladan. The charm was on a necklace which she wore through the war, losing it and finding it at one point. She survived and she eventually immigrated to the United States where she befriended the donor's family.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Gold charm in the shape of an elephant. The elephant is encircled by a ring of gold, which has a loop attached.

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.