Red enamel mug
N° d'objetM2025/007:001
TitreRed enamel mug
DescriptionLarge red enamel mug used during World War II, most likely from Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp.
Auschwitz, built in the occupied Polish town of Oswiecim, became the site of the largest single mass murder in history. Initially used to incarcerate Polish political opponents and Russian POWs, the camp expanded during the war to encompass three major centres - Auschwitz I, Birkenau (Auschwitz II) and Buna Monowitz (Auschwitz III). In its four years of operation, approximately 1.3 million people were murdered at this site, of which 1.1 million were Jewish.
Auschwitz, built in the occupied Polish town of Oswiecim, became the site of the largest single mass murder in history. Initially used to incarcerate Polish political opponents and Russian POWs, the camp expanded during the war to encompass three major centres - Auschwitz I, Birkenau (Auschwitz II) and Buna Monowitz (Auschwitz III). In its four years of operation, approximately 1.3 million people were murdered at this site, of which 1.1 million were Jewish.
Lieu de créationAuschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp
Période de créationWorld War II (1939-1945)
Sujetcamp conditions, food and eating, concentration camp experiences, Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp
Nom d'objetmugs
Matérielmetal
Dimensions
- width: 100.00 mm
height: 100.00 mm
Ligne de créditSydney Jewish Museum collection, donated by the Kleinlehrer family in memory of Aron and Helen Kleinlehrer.
In appreciation to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) for supporting this archival project.