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Packing for America
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the Prized and the Practical |
by Karin Goldstein,
Curator of Collections, Pilgrim Society
An exhibit sponsored by Plymouth Savings Bank,
June 1999 - May 2001 |
Immigration
is a heritage
which most Americans share. Since the 1600s, immigrants (both willing and unwilling)
have come to this country to start new lives. Some come for better opportunities and
some come as refugees. Whether arriving on board the Mayflower with chests of
tools to transplant their culture or flying on an airplane with just a suitcase,
immigrants bring a mixture of things both practical and prized to start their new lives.
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Maria Rosa Marcella emigrated to Plymouth
in 1918. Among her prized possessions were embroidered linens for her
trousseau, and majolica ware from her homeland, Portugal.
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We invite you to
enjoy this exhibition of immigration to the Plymouth area, from the Pilgrims to the
present. |
