Silver box

Not on view

Date20th century

Dimensions1 7/16 x 3 5/8 x 3 1/4 in.

ClassificationsHousehold Goods

Credit LineGift of Rabbi W. Gunther and Elizabeth S. Plaut

Object number996.92

Object DescriptionRectangular silver box, balsa wood interior, bottom of box has only a silver edge, framing the wooden lining. Hallmarks and numbers of manufacturer stamped on bottom. 830/1000 silver. Probably used for cigarettes by Jonas Plaut in Germany.

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NotesJonas Plaut is father of donor W. Gunther Plaut. W. Gunther Plaut (born 1912, Germany), to US 1935, Chaplain US Army 1943-45; in 1938 married Elizabeth Strauss (born 1910, Cincinnati). Rabbi Plaut served congregations in Chicago, St. Paul, presently senior scholar, Toronto's Holy Blossom Temple. Jonas born 8/23/1880 in Willingshausen, died 10/11/48 in Fargo, North Dakota.

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