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Actions Displays	Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberM1995/008 DescriptionRectangular bar of soap with RIF 0036 stamped into it. Soap bars were distributed to inmates in ghettos and camps. They bore the impressed initials RIF – Reichstelle Industriele Fett. This may have been mistaken for RJF – Rein Juden Fett (Pure Jewish Fat). RIF soap was a poor quality substitute that contained no fat, human or otherwise. Donor Unknown. Object namesoap Dimensions width: 57.00 mm height: 40.00 mm depth: 20.00 mm Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection

Object numberM1995/008

DescriptionRectangular bar of soap with RIF 0036 stamped into it. Soap bars were distributed to inmates in ghettos and camps. They bore the impressed initials RIF – Reichstelle Industriele Fett. This may have been mistaken for RJF – Rein Juden Fett (Pure Jewish Fat). RIF soap was a poor quality substitute that contained no fat, human or otherwise. Donor Unknown.

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