Sylvia Rothholz's Grave
Object numberM2017/043:021
TitleSylvia Rothholz's Grave
DescriptionA photo of Sylvia Rothholz’s grave, taken in Shanghai where she died.
Sylvia Rothholz (nee Schindler) was born on the 5th of February, 1889 in Breslau, Germany. Her husband Georg ran a department store named Georg Rothholz, while Sylvia raised their two children, Irene and Rudi. In 1933, Georg committed suicide, widowing Sylvia. In 1939, Sylvia immigrated to Shanghai, China with her daughter Irene, son Rudi, and son-in-law Edgar Boehm. There, Sylvia became sick, and died from cancer on the 21st of June 1939.
Sylvia Rothholz (nee Schindler) was born on the 5th of February, 1889 in Breslau, Germany. Her husband Georg ran a department store named Georg Rothholz, while Sylvia raised their two children, Irene and Rudi. In 1933, Georg committed suicide, widowing Sylvia. In 1939, Sylvia immigrated to Shanghai, China with her daughter Irene, son Rudi, and son-in-law Edgar Boehm. There, Sylvia became sick, and died from cancer on the 21st of June 1939.
Production placeShanghai, China
Production date 1939 - 1939
SubjectShanghai, China, refugees, escape, gravestones
Object namephotographs
Materialpaper
Techniquephotography
Dimensions
- width: 65.00 mm
length: 86.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mrs Dorrit Mahemoff