Slip worn by survivor of the Holocaust while in hiding

Identifier
irn5793
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1992.115.2
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 35.980 inches (91.389 cm) | Width: 33.270 inches (84.506 cm)

Archival History

The slip was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1992 by Lola Teitel, the sister of Pearl Libatter.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Lola Teitel. In memory of my Family.

Scope and Content

Worn by Pearl Libatter while in hiding with her sister, Lola Teitel, in the forests of Chodorow, Poland, for approximately one and a half years up until the time of liberation.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Full-length white undergarment with open work and embroidered flowers at top of bodice. Several patches or cloth inserts at underarm areas and back center. Dark red stains on front and back.

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.