Summary
Necklace made with pink, silver and gold beads, by Spoldzielnia Pracy Rekodziela Artystycnego, circa 1988-1989.
Part of a Polish regional costume forwarded to Mrs Grohs in Melbourne by her late mother, brother and sister from Poland. Mrs Grohs had requested a traditional girl's costume in anticipation of the birth of her grandchild. However, a grandson was born, so the costume was never worn. She had intended her grand-daughter would learn about her Polish heritage. Costumes of this type are made in Government run and funded folk art or 'culture workshops' in Poland. This particular example is representative of the Krakow region in Poland.
Physical Description
Triple stranded necklace of pink, silver and gold beads, threaded onto acrylic line and secured with a silver metal clasp. Beads are arranged in descending and ascending order on each strand. Each strand is slightly longer in length than the previous.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Clothing & Textiles, Migration & Cultural Diversity, Childhood
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Danielle Sophie Grohs, 26 Jan 1993
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Manufacturer
Spoldzielnia Pracy Rekodziela Artystycnego, Warsaw, Poland, 1988-1989
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Original Owner
Mrs Danielle Sophie Grohs, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
18 cm (Length), 50 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
330 mm (Length), 160 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height)
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References
Gostelow, M "Embroidery"
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Keywords
Cultural Identity, Cultural Maintenance, Ethnic Groups, Handcrafts, National Costumes, Polish Communities, Polish Immigration, Traditional Costumes