Summary
Young girl's floral crown, also known as a garland or wreath of stiffened fabric, wire and thread. Made 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
Young girl's floral crown of stiffened fabric, wire and thread. Flowers include red poppies, cornflowers, daisies, pinks and ears of grain or grass. Flowers are attached with wrapped wire to a wire coil base.
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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Acknowledgement
Mrs Grohs has specified acknowledgment wording - see supplementary file.
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Maker
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
8 cm (Width), 21 cm (Depth), 21 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
250 mm (Length), 220 mm (Width), 85 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