Ten women sit on a bench sorting through large sacks of clothing. Most of the women are wearing striped uniforms and head coverings. A few are wearing a Star of David patch on their chests.
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Forced labor sorting confiscated clothing

Jewish women sort confiscated clothing in the Lodz ghetto. Photograph taken by Mendel Grossman between 1941 and 1944. 

Mendel Grossman photograph collection


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