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The Wind-Up Toys

Artifacts Unpacked Video Series

These wind-up toys helped Inge Braunwasser feel a little less homesick and closer to her family. Her parents sent her away to save her life. Now, the toys teach about the dangers of antisemitism.

Find out if Inge reunited with her parents.

Artifacts shown in the video were donated to the Museum by Sidney Steinberger and Ruth Steinberger Pincus. Learn more about their collection and browse their family’s papers.