Artist and textile conservator Anna Fine Foer shares her experiences conserving Holocaust-era uniforms of the incarcerated during her two-year tenure as a contract textile conservator for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM). Her meticulous work prepared these powerful artifacts for the museum's inaugural exhibition in 1993. Through vivid imagery and personal reflections, Anna will explore the profound impact of preserving these haunting relics of oppression. She will also provide a rare glimpse into the early days of the USHMM, offering insights into its role as a bastion of memory and its continued significance today.
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