Thanks for showing it. I had heard of the Neigers, and their amazing work, before I started the book. I never knew their history ended so sadly and abruptly. It does again show me why the history of beads is such a great way to study history in general, and European history in particular.

For those who do not know: A lot of the beautiful jewelry designed in Jablonec in the 1930's which was inspired by Egyptian and Asian art was designed by the Neiger brothers. Their work is iconic of this period. However, after the Germans took over rule of this part of the country, it was no longer a safe place for Jews. Being Jewish, the best thing for the Neiger brothers to do, was to flee. In 1942, they were captured in Prague and they were killed in Auschwitz.