us-005578-irn521598-irn516738
type: RecordSet
physical characterisitics and technical requirements: Cylindrical turned dark brown wooden handle into which is inserted an iron rod that extends into two sharply pointed, curved prongs. The rod is wrapped in stained cord and the handle is stained, scratched, and worn from use. A swastika has been crudely drawn in blue ink onto each circular flat handle edge.
conditions of access: No restrictions on access
conditions of use: No restrictions on use
has or had holder: us-005578
has or had identifier: 1
has record set type: Item
history: The baling hook was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2004 by the Estate of Robert L. White.
identifier: irn516738
is or was included in: us-005578-irn521598
record resource extent: overall: Height: 3.625 inches (9.208 cm) | Width: 2.875 inches (7.303 cm) | Depth: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)
results or resulted from: 1
scope and content: Small forked bale hook with hand drawn swastikas that may be been used in Europe during the Holocaust. This short type of hook generally would be used to move bags and bundles in warehouses.
title: Small two pronged bale hook with swastikas drawn on the wooden handle