Object numberM1994/007:002
Creator Elizabeth Weiszman
DescriptionSmall hand made fabric pouch, made from scrap material by Elizabeth Weiszman to keep the small bar of soap issued to her in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. The bag closes by means of a draw string.
Elizabeth was deported to Auschwitz in October 1944, purportedly on the 2nd day of Rosh Hashana. After two days they were taken to Bergen-Belsen. At the end of November she was sent from Bergen-Belsen to Magdeburg where they manufactured ammunition in the Polte Steel factory till liberation on 11 April 1945. The soap was given to Elizabeth in Bergen-Belsen and she took it with her to Magdeburg. She made the pouch herself in Bergen-Belsen. Her husband was also deported to Auschwitz. One of her sons was sent to Mauthausen. Her other son, John, went to Boi, Yugoslavi
Elizabeth was deported to Auschwitz in October 1944, purportedly on the 2nd day of Rosh Hashana. After two days they were taken to Bergen-Belsen. At the end of November she was sent from Bergen-Belsen to Magdeburg where they manufactured ammunition in the Polte Steel factory till liberation on 11 April 1945. The soap was given to Elizabeth in Bergen-Belsen and she took it with her to Magdeburg. She made the pouch herself in Bergen-Belsen. Her husband was also deported to Auschwitz. One of her sons was sent to Mauthausen. Her other son, John, went to Boi, Yugoslavi
Production placeBergen-Belsen concentration camp
Subjectconcentration camps
Object namepouches
Materialfibres (fabrics)
Dimensions
- height: 110.00 mm
width: 85.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Elizabeth Weiszman