Tin can used as a cup
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 2.640 inches (6.706 cm) | Width: 2.870 inches (7.29 cm)
Creator(s)
- Annya Sheynman (Subject)
- Israel Sheynman (Subject)
Archival History
The can was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1995 by Abram Sheynman, the son of Annya and Israel Sheynman.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Abram Sheynman
Scope and Content
Given to Annya and Israel Sheynman by Italian troops. Saved throughout war by Annya and Israel Sheynman.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Round, lightweight; body of the can appears to be one sheet of tin soldered together at seam (can be seen on inside of can); open at top; bottom is soldered; three impressed concentric circles create ridge effect.
Genre
- Containers
- Object
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