Luxembourg
March 12, 1945
Letters from Theodore Katz
Ted in Europe, with his very useful helmet
March 12th 45
Dearest Helen –
Of all the equipment I am burdened with, I have come to the inevitable conclusion that for all-around utilisation and fuctionalism, my helmet like Abou-Ben-Adam, leads all the rest. I have used it for washing, shaving, bathing and cooking – as a chair – as a pillow – when hung from a tree or wall, it serves as a bureau or dresser-drawer. It’s also supposed to be worn for protection – and when worn for long periods of time produces fatigue and spots before the eyes. I have just finished using it as an instrument for a much needed shampoo – and my hair, recently cut by our company carpenter, and all of 1 inch long (2 inches in some places) now looks as though I’d touched a live wire. I think I’ll design a wash stand for our bathroom to look like a helmet – just so’s I’ll feel at home.
And now it’s time to say goodnight and that I miss you very much –
Love,
Ted
Dearest Helen –
Of all the equipment I am burdened with, I have come to the inevitable conclusion that for all-around utilisation and fuctionalism, my helmet like Abou-Ben-Adam, leads all the rest. I have used it for washing, shaving, bathing and cooking – as a chair – as a pillow – when hung from a tree or wall, it serves as a bureau or dresser-drawer. It’s also supposed to be worn for protection – and when worn for long periods of time produces fatigue and spots before the eyes. I have just finished using it as an instrument for a much needed shampoo – and my hair, recently cut by our company carpenter, and all of 1 inch long (2 inches in some places) now looks as though I’d touched a live wire. I think I’ll design a wash stand for our bathroom to look like a helmet – just so’s I’ll feel at home.
And now it’s time to say goodnight and that I miss you very much –
Love,
Ted