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Leaning
Tower of Pisa, done in fretwork by Giuseppe Schincariol.
Courtesy of Giuseppe and Silvana Schincariol. |
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Italian Banner Ribbon,
Courtesy of Caterina Lopez, and Suitcase brought from Santo Stefano
in 1951, by Domenica’s father, Giuseppe Caldarelli. Courtesy
of Domenica and Florindo Mandarino. |
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Slippers,
used by donor, were made from cloth and rubber from bicycle
wheels during World War II because there were no shoes available to buy at the time. Gift
of Serena (Bianca) Pellarin. |
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Bombshell, made into a decoration,
brought by donor to Canada in 1954. “This shell,
shot in the First World War (1914-1918), was picked
up by an artillery man on the battlefield of Mount Grappa (Monte
Grappa). When he returned home at the foot of the Mount, after
several long battles, he adorned the shell and entrusted it to
my relatives so that he could give it to his fiancée upon
his return from the war. Unfortunately, the soldier never returned
nor had his name even been written on it, only his initials. Today
we remember him as the Unknown Soldier.” (Translation of
Mr. Antonio Citton’s account.) Gift of Antonio Citton. |
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President of the Caboto Club Statue which belonged to Licinio (Bill) Sgrazzutti, who was president
in 1959-60. Courtesy of John and Denise Sgrazzutti. |
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Pair of Ciocie, traditional shoes,
from which the Ciociaro region gets its name. The ciocia is
made with a piece of square hide. Through holes is threaded a string
that wraps around the foot in such a way that the end becomes
thinner toward the toe and ends in a curve. The leg is wrapped
to the knee with rough, grey canvas and tied with many laces of
cord or thread, so that one can move freely in the field, wrapped
in a cloak or short jacket. Courtesy of Giulio Malandruccolo |
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Calabria Mug, courtesy of Caterina Lopez |
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Ceramic Wine Pitcher called a
Bocal in the Furlan
region of Italy. These jugs were available in different sizes and
this one was sent by the Friuli Nel Mondo Society to pour wine on the
occasion of the Fogolar Furlan Club’s 40th anniversary. One
was given to each family member. Courtesy of Fogolar Furlan Club
of Windsor. |
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Ciavedal,
Hand-Wrought Iron Firedog, placed
in fireplace (fogolar), and used when cooking meals. The copper
pot was used
for cooking polenta, stews, soups, etc. The tools include
a ladle, tongs, a scoop for ashes, a fire poker and a scraper. Courtesy
of Teresa Raffin, Fogolar Furlan Club. |
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St. Angela Merici Church’s Wine Glasses, Courtesy
of Fr. August Feccia, St. Angela Merici Church. |
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Water Holder - Conca, carried on the
head. It was used to get water from the well in Ofena, Aquila,
Abruzzi. Courtesy of Pierina Bartolazzo. |
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Miniature Scale. Replica of one used in Friuli,
Italy. Courtesy of Esterina and Angelo Liva. |
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Three-hundred-year-old, hand designed
Copper Pails,
used in Friuli, Italy. Owned and used by lender’s great-great-great
grandfather (DeMonte) to carry water. Courtesy of Mario Collavino. |
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Cooking Pot, courtesy of Filomena Vitale |
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Pot for Polenta used in Italy by lender, who came
to Canada in 1954 at the age of 16, with her father. Courtesy
of Pierina Bortolazzo. |
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Doll Wearing Traditional Costume of the Furlan Region The doll is carrying a backpack called a cos. Made of willow reeds,
it was used to carry goods up and down the mountains. During World
War I, women carried ammunition to the front lines using the cos.
They travelled by night, so that by morning the soldiers’ supplies
would be refurbished. These women were called “Le Portatrici” (the
carriers). Some women lost their lives while performing this service.
Courtesy of Fogolar Furlan Club of Windsor. |
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La Pacchiana, Doll, wearing the traditional costume
of San Giovanni in Fiore, Cosenza, Italy. Courtesy of Luisa Bitonti. |
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Doll Wearing Traditional Costume of Ciociaro, with conca,
a copper receptacle used to take water from the fountain. Courtesy
of Rosina Sorge. |
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Doll, named “Angela”, wearing traditional
costume from Calabria. Dates back to the 1950’s. Courtesy
of Angela Lopetrone. |
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Candlestick Holders from Ofena, Aquila, Abruzzi.
Courtesy of Pierina Bortolazzo. |
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Plane
used by Renato Chemello in cabinet making.
Courtesy of Renato Chemello. |
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Pasta Machine with two rollers used by Marcella
Minello, mother of lender. Courtesy of Norma (Minello) Popovich. |
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Coffee Grinder Because coffee was expensive, only
a small amount would be ground and usedeach time so that none
was wasted. This grinder was used in Italy by Maria Marchesin’s
family, and brought to Canada in 1953. Courtesy
of Maria Marchesin |
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Charcoal Iron belonged to Renato Chemello’s
mother, Angela Zilio. Courtesy of Renato Chemello. |
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Espresso Maker, purchased in Italy. Donors came to Canada in 1959 and settled in Windsor
in 1966. Gift of Esterina and Angelo Liva. |
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Mortar and Pestle used in Italy by lender’s
grandparents, who used it to pound salt, garlic, pepper and other
herbs. Courtesy of Terry and Agnese Barichello. |
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Wine Container from 1800s, belonging to the great
grandfather of lender’s husband, Franco Spadini, who was
from Santa Lucia, Sicily. Courtesy of Rina Spadini. |
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Wine Flask dates from 1800s, belonged to lender’s
great grandfather. He used to carry the wine with him to keep it
cool. Courtesy of Rina Spadini. |
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Pot used to make moonshine. Courtesy of Filomena
Vitale. |
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Velvet Slippers, hand-embroidered, which were used
as shoes. These continue to be made in the Carnia region to this
day. In Windsor they were used by folk dancers at the Fogolar Furlan
Club. Courtesy of the Fogolar Furlan Club. |
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