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Embroidered Panel - Hmong Community, Paj Ntaub Tib Neeg, Victoria, 1992
Embroidered panel made by members of the Hmong Community in Victoria. It was presented to Mr Andrew Reeves, Director Human Studies Division, by the Hmong Community, in appreciation for ...
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Banner - Hmong Community, Tiger Story, Victoria, 1990
Embroidered banner made by members of the Hmong community in Victoria, in 1990. It tells the story of a tiger who steels a man's identity. The Victorian Hmong community developed after ...
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 1 -
Suitcase - Red Vinyl, Vietnam, 1978
This red vinyl suitcase was used by Cuc Lam, on her journey from Vietnam to Melbourne in 1978. In it she carried the few possessions brought to Australia by herself and her husband. Cuc ...
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Watch - TELDA, Women's, Gold, circa 1968
TELDA women's watch belonging to Cuc Lam, a Vietnamese refugee. The watch was given to her as a keepsake by her older sister when she passed her school exams. It was one of the few meme ...
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 4 -
Shorts - Draw-String, Floral Cotton, circa 1978
Pair of floral cotton draw-string shorts worn by Huu Minh when he escaped from Vietnam in 1978. Huu wore these shorts to disguise himself as a fisherman during the escape. Huu and his w ...
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Shorts - Draw-String, Green Striped Cotton, circa 1978
Pair of green striped cotton draw-string shorts worn by Huu Minh when he escaped from Vietnam in 1978. Huu wore these shorts to disguise himself as a fisherman during the escape. Huu an ...
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Shirt - Collarless, Brown, Vietnam, circa 1978
Collarless brown shirt worn by Cuc Lam in May 1978 during her escape from Vietnam. Cuc wore this shirt with a pair of black pants to disguise herself as a fisherman during her escape. ...
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Shirt - Cuc Lam, Collared, Blue, 1978
Blue collared shirt made by Vietnamese refugee Cuc Lam. Cuc purchased the material to make this blue shirt, so that she wouldn't appear too drab when she arrived in Australia. Cuc escap ...
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Pouch - Pink Silk, Vietnam, pre 1978
Pink silk pouch used by Cuc Lam when she escaped from Vietnam in May 1978. Cuc used this pouch to keep the few personal mementos she brought with her safe during the boat ride from Viet ...
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Watch - ACCRO, Men's, Metal, circa 1950s
ACCRO men's watch which belonged to Huu Minh, a Vietnamese refugee. It was one of the few personal possessions he brought with him on his journey to Australia. Huu escaped from Vietnam ...
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 3 -
Reel of Cotton - Brown Variegated Thread, circa 1990
Cotton reel used by Nyabana Riek for embroidering, circa 1990. It is one of the few possessions she retained from the seven years she spent living in refugee camps in Ethiopia. Nyabana ...
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Reel of Cotton - Blue Variegated Thread, circa 1990
Cotton reel used by Nyabana Riek for embroidering, circa 1990. It is one of the few possessions she retained from the seven years she spent living in refugee camps in Ethiopia. Nyabana ...
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Reel of Cotton - Purple Variegated Thread, circa 1990
Cotton reel used by Nyabana Riek for embroidering, circa 1990. It is one of the few possessions she retained from the seven years she spent living in refugee camps in Ethiopia. Nyabana ...
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Reel of Cotton - Crimson Variegated Thread, circa 1990
Cotton reel used by Nyabana Riek for embroidering, circa 1990. It is one of the few possessions she retained from the seven years she spent living in refugee camps in Ethiopia. Nyabana ...
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Earrings - Africa, Stone, 1995
Pair of earrings bought by Nyabana Riek in Nairobi, Kenya as an African keepsake just before coming to Australia in 1995. Nyabana Riek was born in 1977 in southern Sudan. In 1986 when s ...
From: Nairobi, Kenya Images: 2 -
Bag - Africa, Leather & Straw, 1995
Leather and straw bag bought by Nyabana Riek in Nairobi, Kenya as an African keepsake just before coming to Australia in 1995. Nyabana Riek was born in 1977 in southern Sudan. In 1986 w ...
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Necklace - Sudan, Remnant, Plastic & Wool, circa 1980
String of four beads, which are the remains of a childhood necklace from southern Sudan owned Nyabana Riek. It one of the few possessions she retained during her nine year journey from ...
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Top - African, Printed, Cotton, circa 1994
African printed cotton top, part of a traditional African two piece dress. It was bought by Nyabana Riek in Nairobi, Kenya and worn by her upon her arrival in Melbourne in 1995. Nyabana ...
From: Nairobi, Kenya Images: 3 -
Skirt - African, Printed, Cotton, circa 1994
African cotton printed skirt, part of a traditional African two piece dress. It was bought by Nyabana Riek in Nairobi, Kenya and worn by her upon her arrival in Melbourne in 1995. Nyaba ...
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Sampler - Nyabana Riek, Couch Cover, Crochet, circa 1990
Sampler made by Nyabana Riek for a couch cover (head rest) in Ethiopia, circa 1990. It is one of the few possessions she retained from the seven years she spent living in refugee camps ...
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Sampler - Nyabana Riek, Bedspread, Embroidered, circa 1990
Sampler made by Nyabana Riek for a bedspread in Ethiopia, circa 1990. It is one of the few possessions she retained from the seven years she spent living in refugee camps in Ethiopia. N ...
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Trunk - Canvas & Wood, circa 1900s
Wooden trunk brought out to Australia by Robert Salter, a Jewish refugee who migrated to Australia from Austria, in 1938, just before the German annexation of Austria. Robert had used t ...
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Banner - Hmong Community, Monkey Story, Victoria, circa 1985-1992
Embroidered Banner made by members of the Hmong community in Victoria, circa 1985 - 1992. It tells a traditional Hmong story about Monkeys. The Victorian Hmong community developed after ...
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 1 -
Banner - Hmong Community, Hmong Migration Story, Victoria, circa 1985-1992
Embroidered banner made by members of the Hmong community in Victoria, circa 1985-1992. It tells the story of the Hmong's migration from Laos. The Victorian Hmong community developed af ...
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Banner - Hmong Community, Yao Style, Victoria, 1990
Embroidered Banner made by members of the Hmong community in Victoria, in 1990. It depicts a Hmong celebration. The Victorian Hmong community developed after many Hmong fled from Laos i ...
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 1 -
Wallet - Hmong Community, Yao Style, Victoria, 1990
Alternative Name(s): Purse Embroidered wallet made by women of the Melbourne Hmong community in 1990.The Victorian Hmong community developed after many Hmong fled from Laos in 1975 and ...
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Runner - Hmong Community, Appliqued, Victoria, circa 1991 - 1992
Alternative Name(s): banner Embroidered Banner made by members of the Hmong community in Victoria, circa 1991 - 1992. The Victorian Hmong community developed after many Hmong fled from ...
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Qur'an - Silvi Xhami, Albanian, circa 1700-1750
Alternative Name(s): Quran, Koran Small dark leather-bound Qur'an with Arabic printing. This 300-year-old hand-written Qur'an originates from the Silvi Xhami (Cyprus mosque) theologica ...
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Bedspread - Brown & Orange, Cotton, circa1970s
Bedspread, used at Enterprise Migrant Hostel, circa 1970s-1980s. This bedspread is an example of the standard types of basic items (towels, bedding and utensils) issued to migrants upon ...
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Bath Towel - Blue & White Stripes, circa1970s
Bath Towel, used at Enterprise Migrant Hostel, circa 1970s-1980s. This towel is an example of the standard types of basic items (towels, bedding and utensils) issued to migrants upon ar ...
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Bath Towel - Orange & White Stripes, circa1970s
Bath Towel, used at Enterprise Migrant Hostel, circa 1970s-1980s. This towel is an example of the standard types of basic items (towels, bedding and utensils) issued to migrants upon ar ...
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Clock - Smiths Industries Ltd, Walk Clock, circa 1978
Wall clock used at the Enterprise Hostel, circa 1978 -1992. It was manufacted by Smiths Industries Ltd, circa 1978. Meal times at the Enterprise Hostel were regulated, and this clock wo ...
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Plaque - Enterprise Hostel, Springvale, 29 Oct 1970
Plaque issued to commemorate the official opening of the Enterprise Hostel on 29 October 1970. The name 'Enterprise' was chosen to reflect a sense of connection between the different 'w ...
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Bedspread - Green, Red & Blue, Cotton, circa1970s
Bedspread, used at Enterprise Migrant Hostel, circa 1970s-1980s. This bedspread is an example of the standard types of basic items (towels, bedding and utensils) issued to migrants upon ...
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Shield - 'Hostel of the Year', Commonwealth Accommodation & Catering Services Ltd, 1963 -1 ...
Shield was awarded to the best migrant hostel of the year. This competition compared all the migrant hostels, government guest-houses and non-migrant hostels operated and managed by Com ...
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Memorial Trophy - Hostel Garden of the Year, Commonwealth Hostels Ltd, 1964 -1975
Trophy awarded annually to the migrant hostel in Victoria with the best kept garden. The award commemorates William Funnell, a former Secretary for the Department of Labour and National ...
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Trophy - 'Best Decorated Dining Room', Commonwealth Hostels Ltd, 1960 -1976
Trophy awarded annually to the migrant hostel in Victoria with the best dining room Christmas decorations. This award was created by Commonwealth Hostels Ltd and was judged by General M ...
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Sign - Dining Room, Enterprise Hostel, circa 1970
Sign used in the Enterprise Hostel dining room, it was printed by Commonwealth Hostels Limited, circa 1970. This sign is an example of the often strict and regimented nature of migrant ...
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Sign - The Company's Overall Objective, Commonwealth Hostels Ltd, circa 1970
Sign used in the Enterprise Hostel, it was printed by Commonwealth Hostels Ltd, circa 1970, and has been signed by the General Manager of Commonwealth Hostels Ltd R. Bruce Brown. The si ...
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Clipboard - Wood & Metal, 1970
Clipboard used by Victor Sikich, from 1970 to 1988, one of the managers employed at the Enterprise and Broadmeadows Migrants Hostels. Victor began working with Commonwealth Hostels Limi ...
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Dessert Spoon - Metal, circa 1980s
Dessert spoon used in the dining room of Enterprise Migrant Hostel, circa 1980s. The inscription CACS stands for Commonwealth Accommodation and Catering Services, who managed the hostel ...
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Dessert Spoon - Metal, circa 1970s
Dessert spoon used in the dining room of Enterprise Migrant Hostel, circa 1970s. The inscription CH stands for Commonwealth Hostels Ltd, who managed the hostel from its opening in 1969 ...
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Sign - Duty Manager, Enterprise Hostel, circa 1978
Duty manager sign, used by Victor Sikich one of the managers employed at the Enterprise Hostel. Victor began working with Commonwealth Hostels Limited in 1959, (renamed Commonwealth Acc ...
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Skirt - Aime Metsar, Mustjala, Saaremaa, Estonia, 1953
Alternative Name(s): National Dress Skirt which is part of a traditional Estonian costume made by Aime Metsar in 1953. The costume is from the village of Mustjala, on the island of Saa ...
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Vest - Aime Metsar, Mustjala, Saaremaa, Estonia, 1953
Alternative Name(s): National Dress Vest which is part of a traditional Estonian costume made by Aime Metsar in 1953. The costume is from the village of Mustjala, on the island of Saar ...
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National Costume - Aime Metsar, Mustjala, Saaremaa, Estonia, 1953
Alternative Name(s): National Dress Traditional Estonian costume made by Aime Metsar in 1953. The costume is from the village of Mustjala, on the island of Saaremaa, Estonia. Aime made ...
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Belt - Aime Metsar, Mustjala, Saaremaa, Estonia, 1953
Alternative Name(s): National Dress Belt from a traditional Estonian costume made by Aime Metsar in 1953. The costume is from the village of Mustjala, on the island of Saaremaa, Estoni ...
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Artwork - Ceramic Boat Person, Angelina Brazzale, 2002
Ceramic Boat Person made by Angelina Brazzale in 2002. This artwork was part of a large installation in an exhibition entitled 'Immigration, Grief, Neurological Triggers to the Spirit' ...
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Banner - Children Out for Christmas, Refugee Action Collective, Oct 2004
Banner 'Children Out for Christmas' made by the Refugee Action Collective around October 2004 and used at various protest rallies. The Refugee Action Collective has grown out of a natio ...
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Cigarette Case - Brown Leather, circa 1950s
Cigarette case used by Julius Toth. The cigarette case was one of the few possessions he brought with him when he migrated to Australia. In 1957 Julius came to Australia after he escape ...
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