Overview
- Brief Narrative
- Four cross-stitch samples of German sayings that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
- Credit Line
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Julie Lando
Physical Details
- Classification
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Decorative Arts
- Category
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Needlework
- Object Type
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Cross-stich (lcsh)
- Physical Description
- Four enlongated strips of cross-stitch samples. The words are stitched in red thread, over black ink, and the background is a white mesh-like fabric. See inscriptions tab.
- Dimensions
- a: Height: 1.620 inches (4.115 cm) | Width: 38.500 inches (97.79 cm)
b: Height: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm) | Width: 38.000 inches (96.52 cm)
c: Height: 1.700 inches (4.318 cm) | Width: 38.000 inches (96.52 cm)
d: Height: 1.700 inches (4.318 cm) | Width: 37.880 inches (96.215 cm) - Materials
- overall : cloth, thread, ink
- Inscription
- See accession file for details of English translation:
(a) "In des Wascheschrankes Tiefen" [In the depths of the linen closet]
(b) "Kann die strenge Hausfrau prufen" [the good/dedicated homemaker can make sure]
(c) "Ob das Linnen gut bestellt" [that the linen are laid out nicely]
(d) "Und auch nirgends etwas fehlt" [and also that nothing is missing]
Rights & Restrictions
- Conditions on Access
- No restrictions on access
- Conditions on Use
- No restrictions on use
Administrative Notes
- Legal Status
- Permanent Collection
- Provenance
- The needlework was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2011 by Julie Lando.
- Record last modified:
- 2023-03-02 09:55:02
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The collection consists of artifacts and publications relating to the family of Julie Lando who emigrated from Bamberg, Germany, to the United States in 1936.
Date: 1936
Camisole
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Full camisole that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Pillowcase
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Pillowcase that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936. A note states, "made by Julie in school," which is possibly the donor (see accession file).
Edging
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Two pieces of textile edging that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Handkerchief
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Handkerchief that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Handkerchief
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Handkerchief that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Handkerchief
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Handkerchief that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Handkerchief
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Handkerchief that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Handkerchief
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Handkerchief that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Handkerchief
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Handkerchief that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Pillowcase
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Pillowcase that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Napkin
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Napkin that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Napkin
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A napkin that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Napkin
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Napkin (or possibly a hand towel) that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Towel
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A towel Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Napkin
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A napkin Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Napkin
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Napkin that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Towel
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Towel that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Set of Three Tea Towels
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The set of tea towels were brought by Julie Lando's family from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Set of Four Napkins
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Four napkins Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Set of Two Napkins
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Two napkins Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Set of Three Napkins
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Napkins that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Set of Eight Napkins
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The set of eight napkins were brought by Julie Lando's family from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Napkin
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Napkins that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth and napkin set
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Tablecloth and napkin set Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Teddy bear
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Teddy bear, part of a collection of artifacts relating to the family of Julie Lando, who emigrated from Bamberg and Schweinfurt Germany to the United States in 1936.
Metal Box
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Metal box, part of a collection of artifacts relating to the family of Julie Lando, who emigrated from Bamberg and Schweinfurt Germany to the United States in 1936.
Chromo-Lithograph with frame
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Lithograph (a) of a landscape scene, from an original painting. Frame (b). The artwork is part of a collection of artifacts relating to the family of Julie Lando, who emigrated from Bamberg and Schweinfurt Germany to the United States in 1936.
Needlework sampler
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Needlework sampler, part of a collection of artifacts relating to the family of Julie Lando, who emigrated from Bamberg and Schweinfurt Germany to the United States in 1936.
Marriage notice housed inside glass
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Marriage notice, housed in glass, for Marie Silbermann and Max Mondschein, married in Bamberg on 23 March 1919. The notice is part of a collection of artifacts relating to the family of Julie Lando, who emigrated from Bamberg and Schweinfurt Germany to the United States in 1936.
Cigar holder
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Wooden cigar holder inscribed with "Vor Verdun 1915." The holder is part of a collection of artifacts relating to the family of Julie Lando, who emigrated from Bamberg and Schweinfurt Germany to the United States in 1936.
Sampler doily
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Needlework sampler doily, part of a collection of artifacts relating to the family of Julie Lando, who emigrated from Bamberg and Schweinfurt Germany to the United States in 1936.
Needlework sampler
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Needlework sampler, part of a collection of artifacts relating to the family of Julie Lando, who emigrated from Bamberg and Schweinfurt Germany to the United States in 1936.
Suitcase used by German Jewish emigres
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Suitcase that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Trunk used by German Jewish emigres
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Trunk that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Head wreath
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Head wreath that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Sock
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One sock that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Rug
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Small rug found inside of the small suitcase that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Doily brought to the US by a prewar German Jewish emigre family
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Doily made by Julie Lando in school thather family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Doily brought to the US by a prewar German Jewish emigre family
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Doily made by Julie Lando in school thather family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Doily brought to the US by a prewar German Jewish emigre family
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Doily made by Julie Lando in school thather family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Edging
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Textile edging that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Curtains
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Two curtains that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Duvet cover
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Duvet cover that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Duvet cover
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Duvet cover that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Duvet cover
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Duvet cover that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Duvet cover
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Duvet cover that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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Table cloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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Table cloth Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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Table cloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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The table cloth was brought by Julie Lando's family from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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Table cloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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The table cloth was brought by Julie Lando's family from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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A tablecloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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A table cloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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Table cloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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Table cloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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A tablecloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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A table cloth brought by Julie Lando's family brought Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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A table cloth brought by Julie Lando's family from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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A tablecloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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Table cloth brought by Julie Lando's family from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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A tablecloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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Table cloth brought by Julie Lando's family from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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A tablecloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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Table cloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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Tablecloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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Tablecloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Tablecloth
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Tablecloth that Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Curtain panels
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Julie Lando's family brought from Bamberg, Germany through the Panama Canal in 1936.
Reference work
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German-English dictionary, part of a collection of artifacts relating to the family of Julie Lando, who emigrated from Bamberg and Schweinfurt Germany to the United States in 1936.
