Summary
Press Studs used by Georgia Dereani, circa 1957. Georgia 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. Georgia also loves to sew and crochet, and often made items for her house and her friends at Bonegilla.
Physical Description
Set of 20 press studs in varying sizes on cardboard backing. Nine of the studs have been used.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Georgina Dereani, 08 Mar 2001
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Date Made
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User
Mrs Georgina Dereani, Bonegilla, Victoria, Australia, circa 1957
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References
See Parent Record
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Keywords
Handcrafts, Immigration, Italian Communities, Italian Immigration, Migrant Camps, Migrant Hostels, Migrant Reception Centres, Sewing