Wooden Trivet, 1941

Historical information

Else Oertel was a German internee in Camp 3A from 1940-1945. Woodworking was popular amongst the internees and Werner Dehnel, another internee in camp 3, made the trivet for Else. Her daughter, Else-Lore Hukins donated the item.

Physical description

Wooden trivet made by internee in camp 3, octagonal shape. Dark brown, polished. Bevelled border. Made from plywood. Plaque inlaid in back. Handmade.

Inscriptions & markings

Plaque: TATURA - 1941. Else von Werner.

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