ObjectnummerM2013/064:001
BeschrijvingThis 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.
Vervaardiging plaatsFrance
Datum circa 1895
Onderwerpantisemitism, caricatures, racial discrimination, discrimination
Objectnaamwalking sticks
Materiaalbrass
Formaat
- length: 75.00 mm
width: 70.00 mm
depth: 20.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection


