Summary
Alternative Name(s): Nightie, Nightgown
White cotton nightdress made in Slovenia in 1908 by Ivanka Bobek's mother for her glory box. Although Ivanka's mother died when she was 13 months old, some of the items from her mother's glory box were kept and given to Ivanka when she married. Ivanka brought these flounces along with several other items from her mother's glory box and a net scarf with her when she migrated to Australia in 1951, via Displaced Persons Camps in Europe. Each of the items Ivanka brought with her were handcrafted using traditional techniques, which she maintains.
Physical Description
White nightdress with long sleeves. It has one button at the neck. The neck is trimmed with lace, as are the sleeves. The letters 'BI' are embroidered in pink just below the neck. There are some pleats on the chest and below the the pink embroidery.
Significance
The practice of creating glory boxes is a tradition of many cultural groups represented in Victoria.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Ivanka Bobek, 19 Jan 1999
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Overall Dimensions
55 cm (Length), 127 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Cultural Identity, Cultural Maintenance, Displaced Persons, Glory Boxes, Handcrafts, Immigration, Slovenian Communities, Slovenian Immigration