Summary
Measuring cup, 1/2 litre, either brought to Australia by Vincenzo Candela and his wife Emanuela Nigro or purchased here, when they migrated in 1920. The Candelas made much of their own food including homemade pasta, tomato sauce, wine, sausages and they roasted their own coffee. Items that could not be purchased in Australia were often ordered by mail from the Italian manufacturer. This was a practice common in both Italy and Australia. Vincenzo also received catalogues from Italy after his migration to Australia.
Physical Description
Metal 1/2 litre measuring cup, tall and cylindrical in shape, with a C shaped handle. Extensive rust.
More Information
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Collection Names
Museums Victoria/Italian Historical Society Co.As.It Collection, Candela Collection
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Phil Magris, Italian Historical Society (Co.As.It), 21 Jan 2000
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User
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Inscriptions
Impressed around rim: MEZZO LITRO. Maker's mark: crown with a 177 in a circle, Maler's mark: ZAB in rectangle/ another maker's mark in an oval which is indistinguishable
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Keywords
Domestic Equipment, Food & Drink Preparation, Italian Communities, Italian Immigration
