Summary
Holy picture of Madonna Di Caravaggio, which hung in the home of Clementina Comparin, in Grattan Street, Carlton. Clementina Comparin [nee Crosara] was born circa 1909 in Thiene, Vicenza. She married Giovanni Comparin circa 1929 in Italy. Soon afterwards they departed for Australia, where Giovanni had been living since 1919. Upon their arrival in Melbourne, they lived first in North Melbourne and later moved to a house in Young Street, Fitzroy before moving to Grattan Street. They had two daughters. Their Grattan Street house was refurbished in 1933 and the façade includes features typical of the architectural changes made by Italian immigrants to homes in Carlton. Clementina died in 1986.
Physical Description
Circular Silver medallion in a square silver plated frame. The medallion depicts a women with a halo, standing with her hands in benediction, over a women who is kneeling. There are trees in the back ground, and text around the outside of the medal.
More Information
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Collection Names
Museums Victoria/Italian Historical Society Co.As.It Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Mirella Comparin, 15 Aug 1994
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User
Mrs Clementina Comparin (née Crosara), Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930s
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Inscriptions
Text: RICORDO MADONNA DI CARAVAGGIO.
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Object Measurements
87 mm (Width), 87 mm (Depth), 10 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Domestic Equipment, Italian Communities, Italian Immigration, Religions, Religious Artifacts
