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Helga Weiss's floral pajamas, Vienna, Austria, 1939

National Museum of American Jewish History

National Museum of American Jewish History
Philadelphia, United States

Eight-year-old Helga Weiss's parents had this garment made out of one of her mother's dresses before she was sent to America. She was one of 50 unaccompanied children saved by Eleanor and Gilbert Kraus, with assistance from Brith Sholom.

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  • Title: Helga Weiss's floral pajamas, Vienna, Austria, 1939
  • Rights: National Museum of American Jewish History, 2005.2.7, Gift of Helga E. Milberg in memory of Rosa and Emil Weiss.

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