Summary
One of two suitcases used by the Pregal family when they migrated to Australia from Argentina in 1965. The family decided to leave Argentina because they saw Australia as holding more opportunity, and because Mr Pregal, who was of Calabrian ethnicity, already had family members living here.
Una de las dos maletas utilizadas por la familia Pregal cuando emigraron a Australia desde Argentina en 1965. La familia decidió abandonar Argentina porque consideraban que Australia tenía más oportunidades, y porque el Sr. Pregal, que era de etnia calabria, ya tenía miembros de la familia que vivían aquí.
Physical Description
Brown leather suitcase with metal clasps and a brown leather strap.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Martha Pregal, 28 Aug 1997
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Dimensions
470 mm (Length), 650 mm (Width), 165 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: measured while the case was closed.
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Keywords
Argentinian Communities, Argentinian Immigration, Brought Goods, Immigration, Luggage
