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Set of Thimbles - Metal
Reg. No: SH 000911
- Summary:
- Set of thimbles used by Vincenzo Candela. After his arrival in Australia, from Italy in 1920, at the age of 47, Vincenzo established himself as a tailor, eventually establishing a successful 'Gents' High Class' tailoring business from home. He had learnt the Candela learned the trade of dressmaking in Italy, most likely in Naples, a city at that time renowned for its tailors.
- Description:
- Set of five metal thimbles, heavily rusted. Oval shaped, small circular impressions on surface, topless.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Phil Magris, 2000
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 10.00 cm (Height), 10.30 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | clothing, trades, italian communities, italian immigration, tailoring |
| Themes this item is part of: | Vincenzo Candela, Italian Migrant, Photographer & Tailor, 1920, Candela Collection, Candela family, Italian Migrants, 1920, Clothing & Textiles Collection, Italian Historical Society CO.AS.IT. Collection, Migration Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection, Getting In, Immigration Museum Exhibition, 2003-2015 |
| Primary Classification: | MIGRATION |
| Secondary Classification: | Travel - Brought Goods |
| Tertiary Classification: | tools of trade |
| User: | Vincenzo Candela, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, post 1920 |
Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- Vincenzo Candela, Italian Migrant, Photographer & Tailor, 1920
- Candela Collection
- Candela family, Italian Migrants, 1920
- Clothing & Textiles Collection
- Italian Historical Society CO.AS.IT. Collection
- Migration Collection
- Working Life & Trades Collection
- Getting In, Immigration Museum Exhibition, 2003-2015
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