Briki (coffee pot)

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ProvenanceThe briki was purchased by Mr Petros Vatsikopoulos and Mrs Victoria Vatsikpoulos in 1961 in Florina, Greece. It was purchased to warm the milk for their daughter Helen. It was also used to make custard for the child. The Vatsikopoulos family Petros, Victoria and Helen migrated to Australia in 1965. The briki was part of their luggage.SignificanceAn example of a domestic item brought to South Australia by Greek migrants.DescriptionThe briki is a small enamel jug with a long handle. It is used for making coffee. The briki is white enamel inside and outside it is a camel colour. Below the lip of the briki is a picture of flowers.Creator (person) Creator (organisation) Acknowledgement Date of Creation1960sDate of Usage1960sMaterialMetal - unspecified
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Accession NumberHT 1999.0071On DisplayMigration Museum

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CollectionIn Good Company

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Image FilenameHT1999-0071_CI58999.jpgCopyrightHistory Trust of South AustraliaLicenseCC-0PhotographerCatherine Manning

Image Credits

Image FilenameHT1999-0071_CI59000.jpgCopyrightHistory Trust of South AustraliaLicenseCC-0PhotographerCatherine Manning

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