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Max Loewenstein's Briefcase, before 1939

 Item
Identifier: B333.01.0007.00004

Abstract

Brown leather briefcase that belonged to Dr. Max Loewenstein. The briefcase folds in half with interior pockets on both halves. One side has a locked flap pocket. The other side opens to paper lined pages with scripted writing in German and ink blots.

Dates

  • before 1939

Digital Repository

Max Loewenstein's Briefcase

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (briefcase) ; 29.5 x 21.5 x 3 centimeters

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Documents, photographs, and digital images from the Loewenstein and Bätge families before World War II, primarily documents pertaining to Heinrich Loewenstein's escape from Berlin on the Kindertransport.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good Leather

Provenance

Donated by Henry Lowenstein.

General

Title supplied by archivist.

Drawing Number

29.5 x 21.5 x 3 centimeters

Inscription and Marks

Stamped inside wallet with gold lettering: "Moritz Madler. Leipzig."

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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