Object numberM2009/086:006
DescriptionSet of two kitchen towels made out of a rough, grey coloured material with a red and white strip and monogrammed in red thread “S” with a white strap for hanging.
Part of the Stern family linen, which traveled with the family on their journey from Germany to South Africa in 1939. The towels – an ordinary object of everyday life also represents a link with the life before the family was forced to move.
Part of the Stern family linen, which traveled with the family on their journey from Germany to South Africa in 1939. The towels – an ordinary object of everyday life also represents a link with the life before the family was forced to move.
Subjectimmigration, migration, Pre-war life, escape
Object nametowels
Dimensions
- width: 900.00 mm
height: 450.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Professor David Simon

