Sylvia Rothholz's Grave
N° d'objetM2017/043:021
TitreSylvia 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.
Lieu de créationShanghai, China
Date 1939 - 1939
SujetShanghai, China, refugees, escape, gravestones
Nom d'objetphotographs
Matérielpaper
Techniquephotography
Dimensions
- width: 65.00 mm
length: 86.00 mm
Ligne de créditSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mrs Dorrit Mahemoff