Object numberM1996/022:002
DescriptionThe image shows the textile business of Lotte and Leopold Natowitz damaged during Kristallnacht, Magdeburg, 10 November 1938. It features onlookers, babies in prams and man with bicycle. On the reverse it is dated 10 November 1938 with the photographers name, Alfred Heidelmayer and a handwritten caption in pen giving the exact street address.
Lotte (born 11.1.1910) was from Berlin and lived in Magdeburg together with her husband, Leopold Natowitz (born 30.3.1906), and their two children. Lotte was the owner of a textile business which was located on ‘Alter Markt 28’. Lotte and Leopold ran their textile wholesale until January 1, 1939, when new laws were passed that prohibited Jews from owning their own businesses. As of 1940 they are no longer recorded as owners of the shop. Like all other Jews living in Magdeburg, Leopold, Lotte and their two daughters are forced to move into a so-called ‘Judenhaus’ (“Jewhouse”). In 1942 Lotte Natowitz receives a notice prompting her to report to the nearest train station for being transported to Poland. Lotte was subsequently deported to Auschwitz and died on October 7, 1942. About six months later, on March 2, 1943, her husband Leopold and their two daughters Doris and Mia were also deported to Auschwitz.
The family members received Stolpersteine ('tripping stones') in Magdeburg.
Lotte (born 11.1.1910) was from Berlin and lived in Magdeburg together with her husband, Leopold Natowitz (born 30.3.1906), and their two children. Lotte was the owner of a textile business which was located on ‘Alter Markt 28’. Lotte and Leopold ran their textile wholesale until January 1, 1939, when new laws were passed that prohibited Jews from owning their own businesses. As of 1940 they are no longer recorded as owners of the shop. Like all other Jews living in Magdeburg, Leopold, Lotte and their two daughters are forced to move into a so-called ‘Judenhaus’ (“Jewhouse”). In 1942 Lotte Natowitz receives a notice prompting her to report to the nearest train station for being transported to Poland. Lotte was subsequently deported to Auschwitz and died on October 7, 1942. About six months later, on March 2, 1943, her husband Leopold and their two daughters Doris and Mia were also deported to Auschwitz.
The family members received Stolpersteine ('tripping stones') in Magdeburg.
Production placeMagdeburg, Germany
Production date 1938-11-10
Object namephotographs
Dimensions
- width: 176.00 mm
height: 121.00 mm
Language
- German November 10, 1938
Textile fabrics L. Natowitz
Alter Markt 28, (address)
on the right is Buttergasse
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mr. Gerry Levy