Photograph of Gerty and Robert Altar in Shanghai
Object numberM2025/099:010
TitlePhotograph of Gerty and Robert Altar in Shanghai
DescriptionPhotograph of Gerty and her brother, Robert Altar in Shanghai.
Collection of 40 objects relating to the Holocaust story of Gerty and Willy Jellinek. This collection includes photographs, certificates, postcards and other material related to both concentration camps and jews in Shanghai.
Collection of 40 objects relating to the Holocaust story of Gerty and Willy Jellinek. This collection includes photographs, certificates, postcards and other material related to both concentration camps and jews in Shanghai.
Production date circa 1940
Production period20th century
Subjectimmigration, Jewish life, family members, escape, Shanghai, China, boats, establishing new life
Object namephotographs
Materialpaper
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum collection, donated by Irene Smith.
In appreciation to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) for supporting this archival project.