Summary
Set of two embroidered floral pillow cases, part of the dowry of Irene Soumilas. Irene migrated to Australia from the Greek Island of Lefkas in 1958 to be married in 1959. Her dowry travelled in two trunks by ship, although she travelled by air. Many of her dowry items were made by local craftswomen, although other items were given to her by family and friends still living in Greece.
Physical Description
Two white pillow cases each with double band of embroidered pink, blue and orange flowers and a single band of embroidered pink flowers on three sides of the case. There are four sets of white cotton ties at one end of the case.
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mrs Irene Soumilas, 21 Jan 2000
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
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Place Made
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User
Mrs Irene Soumilas, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1960-2000
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Keywords
Arranged Marriages, Domestic Life, Dowries, Glory Boxes, Greek Communities, Greek Immigration, Immigration, Manchester Furnishings, Textiles