Object numberM1999/037:023
DescriptionSepia toned family portrait. The boy on the left committed suicide after liberation when he was told that both of his brothers were dead.
Three brothers, Laci, George and Paul, had all been sent to labour camps. At wars end George returned home to be told that all his family members had perished. He committed suicide. The next day, his brother Paul arrived home.
Three brothers, Laci, George and Paul, had all been sent to labour camps. At wars end George returned home to be told that all his family members had perished. He committed suicide. The next day, his brother Paul arrived home.
Production placeRomania
Subjectfamily life
Object namephotographs
Materialphotographic emulsion, paper, paper
Dimensions
- width: 137.00 mm
height: 87.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mrs. Yvonne Morris