Cast-iron coal clothing iron circa the early 1900’s. Hot coal would have been put on the inside of the iron, accessible by the lifting and locking lid. These types of clothing irons were popular up until the 1930’s and 40’s. Era: 20th c. Catalog #: HU-5 Dimensions: H: 8in, W: 8.5in Origin: Greece Material(s): cast-iron […]
Traditional Greek costume jewelry earrings. These pieces would have been used for cultural festivals and performances, along with traditional Greek clothing. These earrings were designed to dangle and movie, creating noise and reflecting the light as the wearer moves/performs. Era: 20th c. Catalog #: JW-1 Dimensions: Origin: Greece Material(s): metal, beads Additional Images:
Three carved wooden flutes. one with painted decoration, and another with an elaborately carved geometric pattern. Traditional Greek Floghera (wooden flutes without a fipple) used on Folk music, typically with seven finger holes. Era: 20th c. Catalog #: IN-3 Dimensions: L 13in x W 1in, L 11in x W 1in, L12in x W 0.5in Origin:
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1940 newspaper comic cut and pasted onto construction paper.This comic shows Hitler with his leg in a large cast labeled “Italy”. The caption reads: “Hitler’s advisors recommend him to cut off the Italian branch of the Axis which has become gangrenous!”. Date: December, 1940 Catalog #: NP-5 Dimensions: Origin: Greece Material(s): Newspaper Clipping Additional Images:
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Sculpted bread wreath from Crete made for a wedding celebration featuring floral and aquatic motifs. This type of bread was made in the shape of a ring and elaborately decorated for weddings. Era: 21st c. Catalog #: FA-4 Dimensions: Origin: Crete, Greece Material(s): baked bread Additional Images:
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Two small painted ceramic buildings, one appears to be a home with flowers out front, while the other appears to be a cathedral. Traditional collectable ceramic houses handmade and painted in Greece. They are usually inspired by the buildings in local towns. Era: 20th c. Catalog #: FA-17 Dimensions: W 1.5in x H 2 in,
Cross-stitched white pillowcases depicting a cockerel, a man and a woman, and a patterned nature scene. The scenes depicted here are typical themes of embroidery in the island of Skyros, Greece. The bird is known as a cockerel and was used as a secret symbol of resistance to the Ottoman rule in Greece. Era: Early
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Handmade black and white wool vest with embroidered details and black fringe. This vest was donated by the family of Stergos and Katholiki Trintis. The garment was handmade by someone in their village of Kattavia in Rhodes, Greece in the early 20th century. It was worn daily by Stergos Fantis, who worked as a goat
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Metal and wooden icon of Saint Nicholas with apparent damage from a fire. Writing on the back appears to be a name. Perhaps the name of the donor or the iconographer. Saint Nicholas was a Christian bishop during the Roman Empire known for his miracles. Era: 19th c. Catalog #: CL-3 Dimensions: W 7”, L
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