Costume pieces for a church play made by Giovanna, Calabria, 1943

Fine china brought from Italy, the only remaining piece, the rest broke on the trip to Canada, Calabria, date unknown

China set brought from Italy, Calabria, date unknwon

China set brought from Italy, Calabria, date unknown

Crucifix, one of few personal items to come with the family to Canada, Calabria, date unknown

A shirt Joes mother, Giovanna, made, Calabria, 1940

A shirt Joes mother Giovanna made, Calabria, 1940

Joes mothers embroidery book, Sicily, 1920-29

Joes mothers embroidery book, Sicily, 1920-29

Joes mothers embroidery book, Sicily, 1920-29

Joes mothers embroidery book, Sicily, 1920-29

Joes mothers embroidery book, Sicily, 1920-29

Joes mothers embroidery book, Sicily, 1920-29

Joes mothers embroidery book, Sicily, 1920-29

Joes mothers embroidery book, Sicily, 1920-29

Joes mothers embroidery book, Sicily, 1920-29

Joes mothers embroidery book, Sicily, 1920-29

Joes mothers Embroidery book, Sicily, 1920-29