Номер объектаM2025/007:046
НазваниеCollection of metal electric fence parts from Auschwitz
ОписаниеCollection of electric fence parts including rods (17), bolts (2), washers (large 3, small 3), bolt with wing nut and a hinge.
These parts are linked to Auschwitz concentration camp.
Auschwitz, built in the occupied Polish town of Oswiecim, became the site of the largest single mass murder in history. Initially used to incarcerate Polish political opponents and Russian POWs, the camp expanded during the war to encompass three major centres - Auschwitz I, Birkenau (Auschwitz II) and Buna Monowitz (Auschwitz III). In its four years of operation, approximately 1.3 million people were murdered at this site, of which 1.1 million were Jewish.
These parts are linked to Auschwitz concentration camp.
Auschwitz, built in the occupied Polish town of Oswiecim, became the site of the largest single mass murder in history. Initially used to incarcerate Polish political opponents and Russian POWs, the camp expanded during the war to encompass three major centres - Auschwitz I, Birkenau (Auschwitz II) and Buna Monowitz (Auschwitz III). In its four years of operation, approximately 1.3 million people were murdered at this site, of which 1.1 million were Jewish.
Период созданияWorld War II (1939-1945)
Темаconcentration camps, prisoners
Наименованиеarchitectural features
Материалmetal
Размерность
- length: 330.00 mm
Кредитная линияSydney Jewish Museum collection, donated by the Kleinlehrer family in memory of Aron and Helen Kleinlehrer.
In appreciation to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) for supporting this archival project.