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Star of David badge with the Dutch word Jood for Jew

Object | Accession Number: 2002.219.2
2002.219.2 front Star of David badge with the Dutch word Jood for Jew Click to enlarge

The badge belonged to an unidentified Jewish boy in the Netherlands who survived the Holocaust by hiding in a convent. After World War II, he became a Catholic priest.

Date
1941-1943
Language
Dutch
Classification
Identifying Artifacts
Category
Badges
Object Type
Star of David badges (lcsh)
Credit Line
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Gloria Kowan

About This Object

Physical Description
Yellow cloth badge in the shape of a 6 pointed Star of David. The star outline is formed from 2 overlapping, dyed triangles and has Dutch text in the center. There are cut guide marks printed around the outside of star.
Materials
overall : cloth, dye, ink
Markings
front, center, black ink : Jood [Jew]

Keywords and Subjects

Administrative History

Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
The badge was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2002 by Gloria Kowan.

Rights and Restrictions

Conditions on Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions on Use
No restrictions on use

 
Record last modified: 2021-02-10 09:15:53
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