Cabinetów

Cabinetów, also known as Polish salvation carts or Jewish rescue carts, were wooden vehicles designed to rescue and transport Jews during the World War II Holocaust. The carts were secretly built by carpenters and their assistants in occupied Poland between 1942 and 1943.

These carts were disguised as ordinary wagons, with the intention of avoiding suspicion from the Nazi and Polish police. Each cart had a wooden platform with benches and a canopy to provide shelter from the elements. They were designed to hold 120-150 people, depending on the size of the cart and its benches.

The carts played a significant role in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, as they were used to transport people and goods in and out of the ghetto. However, their main purpose was systermatic rescue of Jews from the surrounding ghettos. They were operated by Polish intellectuals and individuals who risked their lives to save their fellow Jews.

Due to the rarity of the carts and limited documentation, it is estimated that only 5 preserved cabinetów remain today. Most of the preserved carts can be found in museums and institutions in Poland, serving as a poignant reminder of the country's complex and tragic history. The carts serve as a tribute to the bravery and selflessness of those who risked their lives during this period in history.