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Lucy Dowling papers and other material

SubjectAustralia–Emigration and immigration—History
Immigrants’ writings
World War, 1939-1945–Sources
War stories
Military decorations
Western Australia–History
Italian language–Written Italian
Education
Correspondence
Category3. World War I
4. World War II
5. Cold War (including Decolonisation)
6. End of the Cold War
CreatorDowling, Lucy
Current HolderState Library of Western Australia
Series NumberMN 3305
Access RightsRequest at location
Rights Copyright or other restrictions may apply. Available for reference; not for loan.
Country Of OriginItaly
Australia
Language Italian
English
Description From Source81 cm, Detailed listing available Includes autobiographical notes, schoolwork samples, drawings, correspondence, sewing samples, wartime needlework designed and embroidered by Lucy Dowling during 1940-1944 (2 tablecloths and 6 doilies on khaki cotton, which was also the material used for soldiers’ uniforms. Only 4 coloured cotton threads were available: red green, yellow and orange. These were also used in military emblems, while brown thread was likely a leftover from the pre-war period)
Physical FormatManuscripts
Notebook
Correspondence
Objects (miscellaneous)
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