Summary
Slide showing a set of three Latvian costume brooches made by Latvian jeweler Maris Purens. Maris is a well known jeweler within the Melbourne Latvian community. Brooches or pins are the most common item of jewellery worn with traditional Latvian costumes. They are used to fasten the neck opening of a shirt, or to keep a shawl in place. They are usually made in silver and may be ornamented with different coloured stones or glass beads. Traditionally the more jewellery that is worn with a folk costume, the wealthier the owner.
Description of Content
Slide showing a set of three Latvian Costume Brooches made by Maris Purens, a well known Latvian jeweler in Melbourne, circa 1985.
Physical Description
Colour Slide.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Mrs Anita Apinis-Herman
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Maker of Item Depicted
Mr Maris Purens, Surrey Hills, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1985
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Date Depicted
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Format
Slide, 35 mm, Colour
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Keywords
Cultural Identity, Immigration, Jewellery, Latvian Communities, Latvian Immigration
