Summary
Alternative Name(s): Town Square Dress
Crocheted cotton dress made by the Tsitsopouli Bros in Athens, circa 1970s. It was most likely given to Irene Soumilas as a gift either sent over by friends or relatives from Greece or brought with them when they visited. Irene migrated to Australia from the Greek Island of Lefkas in 1958 at the age of 19 to be married in 1959.
Physical Description
White crocheted cotton long sleeved shift dress. The dress has a rounded neck and falls to just above the knee. The is a sleeveless white slip which goes under the dress.
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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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Manufacturer
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User
Mrs Irene Soumilas, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1970s-2000
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Keywords
Arranged Marriages, Domestic Life, Dowries, Glory Boxes, Greek Communities, Greek Immigration, Immigration, Textiles, Women's Clothing