Item ID	18894
Title	Workers in a JDC supported program using dyed army blankets to make suits and overcoats in the Feldafing DP Camp.
Reference Code	NY_07992
Description	Dr Joseph C Hyman, second from right in the dark suit, JDC Vice-Chairman, examines a coat made in the JDC established work project using dyed army blankets to make overcoats and suits. JDC supported employment projects in DP camps included program in DP Camp Feldafing to produce men's overcoats from dyed US Army blankets. 70 male and female operators are turning out the overcoats for wear by Jewish DP wear, production increased from 50 to 150 per week. The blankets were purchased by JDC in the US from the War Assets Administration and shipped to Germany for work projects in DP camps.
City / Town	Feldafing camp, Munich	similar items
Country	Germany	similar items
Dates	1947
Decade	1940	similar items
Selected Search Code	Terra	similar items
Size	5 x 7
Format	Print

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