Artifacts

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Title

Artifacts

Subject

Greek history in Washington.

Description

Physical, non-print objects belonging to the Greeks in Washington Museum.

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Format

Furniture, musical instruments, luggage, household items

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Type

Physical items used or owned by Greeks in Washington State.

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Coverage

Greek history in Washington, household management, travel, music

Collection Items

Baoulo Trunk
Travel trunk owned by George John Meras in 1937. “This trunk ended its trip in Bellevue, Washington in 1995. Where it originated (was made) I do not know. However, in the fall of 1937, my father George John Meras left Havre, Montana for Hostia,…

Cambas Retsina Wine Bottle
Basket wrapped, 17" high, 5" wide.

Bells
Three metal bells, largest being a double kypros, second largest being a Tsokani, third largest being a Tsokani.

Boubounierres
Various boubounierres, Jordan Almonds representing the bitter and sweet of a marriage or other event. Sizes vary from Basic to Deluxe II, including 5 boxes and bags, 6 examples with props, 7 corsage, and 8 from baptisms.

Tsabouna
Island version of Greek bagpipes, given as a gift on the island of Leros.

Roka - to spin wool into thread
Spindle with wool, used under arm to spin while performing chores.

Briki
Four Turkish coffee makers, two decorative and two functional.

Bouzouki
Shaped red wine decanter., 15 " high

Water Jug
Water jug from Leros.

Metaxa Grand Olympian Reserve Bottle
Brandy bottle in honor of the 100th anniversary of the vintage.
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