Número del objetoM2013/064:001
DescripciónThis is the metal handle (or head) of a walking stick in the shape of a man’s head with an elongated ‘Jewish’ nose i.e. an antisemitic object. Reportedly made in France it has been suggested it represents Captain Alfred Dreyfus, the Jewish Frenchman convicted of espionage.
Items such as these embody the antisemitic racial stereotype deliberately chosen by their carriers.
Items such as these embody the antisemitic racial stereotype deliberately chosen by their carriers.
Lugar de producciónFrance
Fecha circa 1895
Nombre del objetowalking sticks
Materialbrass
Dimensiones
- length: 75.00 mm
width: 70.00 mm
depth: 20.00 mm
Línea de créditoSydney Jewish Museum Collection


