Summary
Minnie Mouse soft toy purchased in Albury by Georgina Dereani, circa 1957. Georgina Dereani, her husband and infant son immigrated to Australia from Trieste, Italy, in 1955. They spent the first five years of their lives in Victoria at Bonegilla Migrant Camp. Georgina and her husband became staff members at Bonegilla and were allocated private accommodation, which Georgina went to great lengths to make comfortable, purchasing many household items around Albury, NSW. Georgina also loves to sew and crochet, and often made items for her house and her friends at Bonegilla.
Physical Description
Minnie Mouse soft toy, wearing a red dress with black ears and a nose.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Georgina Dereani, 08 Mar 2001
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Place & Date Purchased
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User
Mrs Georgina Dereani, Bonegilla, Victoria, Australia, circa 1957
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overall dimensions
110 mm (Width), 150 mm (Depth), 280 mm (Height)
Dimensions variable depending on configuration.
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Keywords
Cartoon Characters, Immigration, Italian Communities, Italian Immigration, Migrant Camps, Migrant Hostels, Migrant Reception Centres, Toys